the All Britain Fleadh returns for 2024 and will be held on

29th-30th June 2o24
 
Northern Province
Carmel College, Prescott Rd, Saint Helens, WA10 3AG
 

 

Transport links 

• Liverpool Lime Street Train Station 14 miles 

• Wigan North Western Train Station 11 miles

• Liverpool John Lennon Airport 12 miles 

• Manchester Airport 30 miles

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Each year a province hosts an All-Britain Fleadh with 2024 being set in the North of England. This is a competition where winners from each province (Scotland, Northern, Midlands, London & South) go to the host's region to compete with each other for a chance to perform at the All-Ireland Fleadh. 

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The first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann was held in Mullingar in 1951 and there is a long tradition of performing and celebrating Irish Traditional music. Instruments competing include: Fiddle, Button Accordion, Flute, Whistle, Piano Accordion, Concertina, Uilleann Pipes, Irish Harp, Moth Organ, Banjo, Mandolin, Piano, Melodeon and voice. In a mixture of styles like duets, Céilí, marching band and so much more. 

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You can also find other Irish cultural traditions like lilting, composing tunes, storytelling and dancing. Both performed in English and the Irish language (Gaeilge).