Big Fleadh celebrations planned for Newtownbutler from May 31 to June 7

Newtownbutler's Comhaltas branch will host the 55th Fermanagh Fleadh from May 31 to June 7, and a fundraising all-day trad music session will be held on April 11 at The Old Oak Bar in Enniskillen.

Newtownbutler Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCE) branch is preparing to host the Fermanagh Fleadh for a third consecutive year. The 55th County Fleadh is scheduled to run from May 31 to June 7. Ahead of the week-long celebration of traditional music, song and dance, organisers have arranged a major fundraiser. The fundraising event will be an all-day trad music session on Saturday, April 11, at The Old Oak Bar in Enniskillen. Key details: - Newtownbutler CCE is hosting the 55th Fermanagh Fleadh from May 31 to June 7. - A fundraising all-day trad music session is set for Saturday, April 11, at The Old Oak Bar in Enniskillen, starting at 11am. - Musicians from Newtownbutler will lead the marathon session, and most of Fermanagh's seven Comhaltas branches are expected to take part. - Named performers include Maria Connolly, Chris Maguire, Dinie Leonard, Gary Curley, and a final session at 11pm featuring Darren Breslin. - The event is free to attend; organisers say its success will rely on voluntary donations made on the day. - Raffle tickets will be available through Comhaltas branches across Fermanagh and during the event. Summary: Organisers say the fundraiser has been arranged to help meet rising costs of running the annual festival, and it offers a full day of traditional music with performers arriving throughout the day. The all-day session will run from 11am to 11pm on April 11, with raffle tickets sold during the event. The county Fleadh itself will take place in Newtownbutler from May 31 to June 7.