Dublin Fleadh 2011 - Malahide

The Dublin Fleadh 2011 shall take place here in Malahide from Tuesday, 3rd May 2011 until Sunday, 8th May 2011 involving a series of competitions, concerts, sessions and dancing.

The programme of events is as follows:

Tuesday, 3rd May 2011: Official opening of the fleadh in Oscar Taylor’s, Malahide with a special presentation and opening address followed by a finger buffet provided by Oscar Taylor’s. Two sessions will take place in different areas of the premises.

Wednesday, 4th May 2011: Céilí and Set Dancing competitions with Sean-Nós and Figure Dancing entertainment shall take place in Malahide Community School at 7:30pm.

Thursday, 5th May 2011: An Uilleann Piping Recital shall take place downstairs in St. Sylvester’s G.A.A. Club commencing at 9pm.

Friday, 6th May 2011: A Youth Seisiún shall take place upstairs in St. Sylvester’s G.A.A. Club from 7:30pm

Saturday, 7th May 2011: Céilí Band and Grupaí Cheoil competitions shall take place in Pobalscoil Íosa, Malahide from 10am. A session for 13 to 18 year olds shall take place from 5pm until 8pm in Oscar Taylor’s., Malahide. A Singing Session shall then take place downstairs in St. Sylvester’s G.A.A. Club at 9pm.

Sunday, 8th May 2011: Solo, duet and trio competitions in Pobalscoil Íosa shall take place from 10am. An informal young adult session shall take place in Gibney’s, Malahide from 12:30pm. A Fleadh Céilí in Naomh Mearnóg G.A.A. Club shall take place from 8:30pm until 11:30pm. Music shall be provided by the Glenside Céilí Band.

For more information, please visit http://comhaltas.ie/events/detail/dublin_fleadh_2011/.

Sarah Ann McGrath