Music Session at the Railway Bar, Newry. May 2013. Photograph: Columba O'Hare
Help fill Newry with music! The annual Iúr Cinn Fleadh is calling for people to join them to help organise the 2025 festival.
These essential volunteers will enjoy the fun and freedom of being at the helm of Newry’s highly popular event – and help steer future expansion.
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Next year’s dates have just been announced as 21-25 August, and festivalgoers have been welcoming the news already on social media.
This year Iúr Cinn Fleadh featured more than 80 events and activities – ranging from pub sessions and cafe concerts to trad cruises and canoe journeys along the canal.
Boats, bars, shopping centres and churches were just some of the venues filled with the sound of trad as thousands attended the five-day festival. Irish folk legends Altan topped the bill at Newry Town Hall, hosted by Narrow Water Promotions in conjunction with Iúr Cinn Fleadh.
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Fleadh committee member Brian Fitzpatrick enthused about the event organiser role. ‘It’s an opportunity to gain much experience in organising, hosting and promoting our citywide festival, generating a great vibe and making top notch music happen in Newry,’ he said.
All those interested in playing such a crucial part in the development of Iúr Cinn Fleadh are invited to send a message to iurcinnfleadh@gmail.com by 1 November 2024.