Fleadh Nua 2025 was a great success, a vibrant and dynamic celebration filled with concerts, céilís, music sessions, CD launches, recitals, sean-nós dancing, and lively street performances. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made it unforgettable. We’re already looking forward to welcoming you back for Fleadh Nua 2026!

Since 1974, Fleadh Nua has grown from a 3-day gathering into a 10-day festival with over 120 events, offering a warm welcome to all. While many traditional Irish festivals take place across the summer, few would dispute that Fleadh Nua, which began in Dublin in 1970, has led the way. The concept of bringing together concerts, céilithe, music, song and dance workshops, with street entertainment, was groundbreaking then and remains a winning formula today, as seen in the thousands who return to Ennis each May for a week of unmatched traditional celebration.

The charm and hospitality of Ennis remain as strong as ever since it first hosted Fleadh Nua in 1974. What has changed is how easy it is to get here. Thanks to Ireland’s motorway network, Dublin is just 2½ hours away by car. Ennis is also connected by rail to major cities like Limerick, Cork, Galway, Dublin, Waterford, and Tralee. Shannon International Airport, just 20 minutes away, offers flights to North America, Britain, and Europe. Bus services from Bus Éireann, Dublin Coach, and Flightlink connect Ennis with towns and cities across Ireland.

And so, in May 2026, all roads will once again lead to the Fleadh Down in Ennis.