Limerick's traditional music festival comes back to the Feale

Back for its 29th year, the Fleadh is known for its busking scene | PICTURE: Brendan Gleeson

placeholder image — Back for its 29th year, the Fleadh is known for its busking scene | PICTURE: Brendan Gleeson

RIVERFEST is not the only fun-filled event coming back to Limerick this bank holiday weekend, as the west of the county gear up for a music event with "something for everyone."

The county's traditional music festival, Fleadh by the Feale returns to Abbeyfeale for its 29th year.

Taking place from Thursday 27, to Monday 1, inclusive, the festival celebrates Irish music, dance and culture, and welcomes both "existing and new visitors every year."

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According to a spokesperson for the festival, it "has developed and expanded and now encompasses a host of great events and activities across five days."

Regarding the "fine events" that are due to take place at various times over from Thursday to Monday, the spokesperson added, "there will be something for everyone."

From busking competitions, art exhibitions and céilís, to workshops, trad sessions and concerts, the town "has a lot to offer over the the weekend."

Another of the main unique events to take place during the Fleadh festival, is the bone playing competition which continues to welcome newcomers each year, with a workshop on playing on Monday at 4pm.

Featured on the Fleadh by the Feale facebook page, Senior All Ireland bones competition winner, James Yoshizawa, from Los Angeles, California won the title in 2022.

More information about the weekend ahead, and the programme of events can be found here.