Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2018 gets underway in Irish town of Drogheda

Ireland's President Michael D Higgins is officially opening the 2018 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Drogheda this afternoon. Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is the biggest traditional Irish music festival in the world and is taking place between 12th-19th August 2018. The annual event celebrates Irish tradition through music, song, dance and the Irish language. 

Many of the Ireland's best known traditional musicians, singers and dancers will be performing around the town of Drogheda (Irish: Droichead Átha) over the week. There will also be classes for a range of instruments, including the bodhrán, concertina, fiddle, flute, harp, accordion and uilleann pipes. More information can be seen on  the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann website.