Traditional busking day on Laurence’s Street
THE Fleadh Charter and Legacy Committee are bringing a taste of the Fleadh to this years Drogheda Arts Festival.
They are hosting an Irish Street Seisiún Busking Competition on Sunday 6th May from 2-5pm on Laurence Street Drogheda during Fleadh Sunday.
This event was previously postponed due to the snow in March.
Prizes include €300 cash for 1st Prize and a performance spot during the Fleadh in August. 2nd Prize is €200 and 3rd prize is €100.
Register by emailing FleadhCharter@gmail.com . T&C’s & Competition Rules Apply
Fleadh Sunday on Laurence Street will also include Céilí at the Gate, the Laurence Street Traders Family Appreciation Party and the McCarthy School of Irish Dancing in the Laurence Shopping Centre.
With Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann being held in Drogheda this August it is hoped that Fleadh Sunday will give local people and visitors a taste of the Fleadh.
Rory Scott, Chairperson of the Fleadh Charter & Legacy Committee urged the local community to support Fleadh Sunday:
“Over the last few years we have seen a huge increase in the interest in Irish culture in the Drogheda area, particularly with young people, and the numbers learning traditional Irish music have soared.
‘We look forward to showcasing the best of local traditional Irish culture on Fleadh Sunday and with the Arts Festival and the Drogheda 10k also on we are sure there will be great craic agus ceol in Drogheda, come along and support the events”
To get in touch with the Fleadh Charter & Legacy Committee and to become involved with the weekend email: fleadhcharter@gmail.com