President Higgins’ visit to open the Fleadh is cancelled By Topic.ie 2 August 2023 President Higgins at the official opening of last year's Fleadh in Mullingar. Photo Robbie Reynolds President Michael D. Higgins will not be attending the official opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar on Sunday, 6 August. His visit had been up in the air for the last number of weeks due to health issues. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsAppTelegram Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Woohoo! Your subscription has been successful! Subscribe to our newsletter Keep up to date with all the latest news, offers and special announcements. SUBSCRIBE TOP STORIES Arts Council criticised after phenomenal “Phantom” run in Mullingar 15 May 2025 Westmeath weighs in on skorts/shorts debate 15 May 2025 Music of Kilbeggan-based Eurovision songwriter set for semi-final 14 May 2025 Surprise, surprise! Teresa says ta-ra after 26 years 15 May 2025 Sun shines as top musicians gather in Moate for Fleadh Cheoil na hIarmhí 16 May 2025 Rachel rocks! ‘Pollard artist to take part in prestigious program 16 May 2025 Photos: Wedding of Yesim Fitzpatrick and Mark McDonnell 16 May 2025 Hundreds of early risers take part in Darkness Into Light 16 May 2025 MORE STORIES Photos: Wedding of Yesim Fitzpatrick and Mark McDonnell Loughlin unstoppable as Westmeath overcome Antrim EuroProjekt car show returns to Kilbeggan From the Expert: The process of moving home Westmeath teen complete half-marathon for Ben’s Lifeline