Tipperary Fleadh Cheoil will be a busy and exciting event packed with events
Powerstown/Lisronagh branch to host County Fleadh in Clonmel
On Saturday last a great crowd gathered to launch Fleadh Cheoil Thiobraid Árann in the Talbot Hotel in Clonmel and what an enjoyable evening was had by all.
This year the county Tipperary Fleadh is being hosted by Powerstown/ Lisronagh Comhaltas in Clonmel from May 10 – 18.
Ms Róisín Egan, Chair of the Fleadh committee welcomed everyone warmly and outlined the programme of events taking place during the Fleadh. She spoke about the importance of community events for a town and thanked the hard working committee.
Ms. Barbara Farrell, Chair of County Board CCÉ thanked Powerstown/ Lisronagh for hosting the Fleadh and said all were looking forward to the event in May.
Cllr Declan Burgess, Chairman of Tipperary County Council congratulated Powerstown/Lisronagh on hosting the Fleadh and said how delighted the County Council were to support this event as the main sponsor.
Finally Ms Brid Hallinan, Director of Boston Scientific, the main business sponsor, expressed their delight in being associated with this event in Clonmel.
Following the formalities entertainment was provided by the Indian Community through dance and the junior members of the branch played some lovely tunes.
This was followed by a performance from the SSSS group, Second Sunday Steady Session.
This is a group of adults who may have started playing an instrument later in life or played when younger and have picked up the instrument again.
LIVELY TUNES
This was followed by a performance by three teenage members, Aisling Egan, Aoife Stafford and Jack Stafford on fiddles, accompanied by Sorcha Hennessy on guitar.
Finally, to wrap up the evening Hazel O’Reilly and Sorcha Hennessy treated the audience to some lively tunes and singing.
This year the Fleadh is hoping to reach a wider audience by incorporating many community groups.