Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú, Ard-Stiúrthóir, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann will launch Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2016 before an invited audience in glór on Friday, 23rd October, 2015.  After a gap of almost 40 years the world’s greatest celebration of traditional Irish Music Song and Dance returns to Ennis from 14th to 22nd August, 2016.  The sense of anticipation and excitement around the town and county has been palpable following the decision of an Ardchomhairle last March to entrust the local Abbey Branch with the signal honour of hosting the All-Ireland Fleadh in 2016.
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www.returntocamden.org

London’s classic festival of Irish traditional music, dance and song is almost here. Return to Camden Town returns for its 17th year, running from Tuesday 20th to Monday 26th October 2015, featuring a week of concerts, album launches, set dancing céilís, workshops, sessions and more.

There will be festival events at a variety of Camden venues throughout the 7 days – with a particularly high concentration at the London Irish Centre on Camden Square – see www.londonirishcentre.org - during the entire day and evening on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th.
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