By Dan Walsh
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Enniscorthy-based James Browne T.D. has announced €150,000 in funding for Wexford County Council to support the costs of hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025.
The Fleadh, which is widely regarded as the world’s largest annual celebration of traditional Irish music, language, song and dance, will return to Wexford from August 3rd-10th this year.
Wexford Minister Browne TD, said; “I can’t wait myself for the Fleadh. It’s a class event in terms of the focus on community and voluntary led events, showcasing our local pride with a burst of colour and sound.
“The Fleadh in Wexford is celebrating the living tradition,and has really focused on making performances and spaces accessible to a wide group of people of all ages and backgrounds.
“The Fleadh is a welcome boost for local tourism, and will attract thousands of visitors from home and abroad to the county. This funding I am an announcing today aims to assist the Council in ensuring the necessary infrastructure is in place to facilitate another successful Fleadh, which sees such a serious effort from all parts of the county.”
Similar funding of €150,000 was provided to Wexford County Council for the Fleadh Cheoil in 2024.
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