President says Westmeath people ‘front and central’ to Fleadh’s development

2 August 2022

fleadh_open — President Michael D. Higgins presents Joe Connaire Chairman of the Fleadh Organising Committee, with a piece of Tipperary Crystal, on behalf of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann at the opening of the 2022 Fleadh in Mullingar last Sunday. Drone image: Joe Duffy / Sky High Imaging

President Michael D Higgins was in Mullingar on Sunday (July 31) to perform the official opening duties of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022.

Thousands gathered in Blackhall car park around the main ‘Gig Rig’ stage in advance of the official opening ceremony, and were entertained by tunes from Westmeath CCÉ while waiting.

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President says Westmeath people ‘front and central’ to Fleadh’s development

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