Fleadh na Mumhan 2020 - Virtual Celebration

July 24, 2020

A virtual celebration of this year’s Fleadh na Mumhan 2020 took place online over the weekend. Each county in the province was invited to present an online show of their members. There was also a wonderful display of current and archival material. There was a great response to the virtual celebrations from throughout Munster and further afield. A “Míle Buíochas” is due to all involved in making this happen – to the Officers of Comhairle na Mumhan and especially Munster PRO, Sean Walsh and also to Limerick PRO Séamus Harnett who played huge role. For those who missed the online events over the weeks they can be still viewed on – Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan Facebook page.

Below are details of some of the events that took place online.

Friday:

All day - 60 Years of Comhaltas in Munster – Archival Photos
Launch of Virtual Fleadh na Mumhan 2020 by Cllr. Michael Collins (Cathaoirleach, Coiste Fleadh na Mumhan 2020 & Mayor of Limerick) and Tadhg O’Maolcatha (Cathaoirleach, Comhairle na Mumhan CCÉ)
The First Fleadh in Newcastle West - Footage from Fleadh Cheoil Luimnigh 2005 recorded by George Daly
Singing/Storytelling Night recorded at Fleadh na Mumhan 2007 featuring a host of local West Limerick singers and storytellers

Saturday:

All day - Photo Archives from Fleadh na Mumhan 2007 in Newcastle West
Scoil Fonn agus Amhráin Facebook Live Tutorials:
- Whistle Slow Airs tutored by Caitríona De Brún
- Flute Slow Airs tutored by Majella Bartley
- Traditional Singing tutored by Elle Marie O’Dwyer
- Fiddle Slow Airs tutored by Lucia Mac Partlin
Clare CCÉ County Show
Cork CCÉ County Show
Kerry CCÉ County Show
Concert of West Limerick music ‘Ag Féachaint Siar’ recorded at Fleadh na Mumhan 2007

Sunday:

All day – Photo Archives from Fleadh na Mumhan 2007 in Newcastle West
Limerick CCÉ County Show
Tipperary CCÉ County Show
Waterford CCÉ County Show
Senior Céilí Band competition at Fleadh na Mumhan 2007
Best of the West Concert organised by Jacki O’ Connor and recorded in 2007