Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022 on RTÉ
10th February 2023
Red Shoe Productions and RTÉ presents Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022, a 6-part series chronicling Fleadh Cheoil 2022.
The first program will be broadcast on RTÉ One, February 10th at 20.30
The popular Fleadh Cheoil series will return to our screens on February 10th showcasing the best of Irish Traditional Music from Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2022. Dubbed ‘The Homecoming’, 2022 saw the Fleadh returning to the town of Mullingar – the site of the first ever Fleadh Cheoil back in 1951. Hosted by RTÉ heavyweights John Creedon and Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, this series captures the craic, colour and ceol of Ireland’s biggest traditional music festival.
Across six episodes we will bring viewers on a ramble through Mullingar, enjoying the street sessions and getting fully immersed in what Fleadh Cheoil is all about. John meets with many musicians, who are friends at this stage, and enjoys soaking up everything that is unique about Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. This year also sees the return of the campsite sessions as Muireann welcomes some of the younger musicians including Conor Arkins and Kevin Meehan along with the Gradam Ceoil bursary recipients Brendan Kerr, Sinéad Stockman and Sorcha McKenna to share a tune at the Fleadh campsite.
We will also be showcasing top class musicians, locally and internationally renowned, as they play amidst the thronging crowds of Mullingar. While the pride of parents is apparent as children and adults partake in Scoil Éigse and the many competitions that make up Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.
Visitors and residents alike are joined by colourful characters enjoying spontaneous music sessions amidst the glorious August sunshine reflecting the beauty of Mullingar town. Guests include Sharon Shannon, Mick Foster, Trad on the Prom, the Browne Brothers, Fuinneamh, Angelina Carberry and Dan Brouder, Joe Connaire, Breaking Trad, Sharon Howley and Briste. Musicians from the USA and Europe add an international flavor to proceedings while we also follow Taobh na Mara céilí band’s exciting journey through the Céilí Band competition.
The series is a Red Shoe Production for RTÉ.
Fleadh Cheoil – RTÉ One – series starting February 10th at 20.30
