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CROOM will be the place to be this bank-holiday weekend as it hosts Fleadh Cheoil Luimnigh 2025.
The Castleconnell, Ahane, Herbertstown branch of Comhaltas has partnered with organisations such as Maigue Rivers Trust and Croom Community Development Association to ensure there is something on offer for everyone on Saturday and Sunday.
While the formal competitions will take place at Coláiste Chiaráin, a number of fringe events are planned for the village itself, including in Croom Town Park.
Commenting at the launch of this year's Fleadh, Pat Blackwell, Chairperson of Castleconnell, Ahane, Herbertstown CCE says it promises to be a great weekend.
"Picking the venue of the town of Croom was a very, very easy decision. The town itself, centrally located in the heart of our exceptionally beautiful county on the banks of the Maigue. Coláiste Chiaráin has been extremely accommodating in offering itself as the venue for the competitions. So with the support of the town of Croom, the people of the committee of CAHCCE and our sponsors and supporters - in media and in, say, local businesses - we're expecting that Fleadh Cheoil Luimnigh will be a fantastic event," he said.
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Patricia Ryan, CEO of Croom Community Development Association agrees that Croom is “a terrific venue" for this year's Fleadh with a variety of events planned.
Saturday will see Maigue Rivers Trust host their family day in Croom Town Park and along the banks of the River Maigue with a vast array of events from fly casting, folklore to the science of the river from insects with LAWPRO and Geoff Hunt teaching about the lifecycle of the River Maigue.
On Sunday, June 1 Music on the Maigue will see a selection of artists perform and there will be traditional music on the patio, overlooking the playground in Croom Town Park.
“Music on the Maigue has given us terrific musical days in the past and we are all looking forward to this year's line up," said Ms Ryan.
There will be a Craft Market in Croom Town Park from 12pm to 3pm on Sunday while a Tractor Run will pass through the village around 3.30pm with funds collected going towards Milford Care Centre, the Jack and Jill Foundation and The Butterfly Club.
As part of the fringe festival, there will be music in Storan’s and Daffy’s pubs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening while the Fleadh will conclude with a Comhaltas concert at St Mary’s Church on Sunday night, featuring Derek Hickey, Liam Flanagan, Ryan O’Donnell and Tracy O’Donnell.
READ ALSO: PICTURES: The launch of Fleadh Cheoil Luimni
Tickets for the concert are available from Croom Civic Centre or EventBrite.
Click here for more information about Fleadh Cheoil Luimnigh 2025.
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