Fleadh Cheoil Luimnigh    Saturday, May 31^st and Sunday, June 1st

We are all delighted to welcome the competitors and their families to Croom for the Fleadh Cheoil Luimnigh.  With the competitions being held at Coláiste Chiarain, the Fleadh committee is sure that the competitors will have a wonderful location for the competition. 

I was really interested to hear about the new plaques on offer to competitors and the “history”  behind the commemoration of the competitors who have gone before, and the parents who have ferried young people around the country to compete and keep our traditions alive and relevant.  A huge thanks to Comhaltas Castleconnell, Ahane, Herbertstown CCE for bringing this event to Croom.

So, what is on offer for the June Bank Holiday?  Lots….. for the families attending I hope that you will take the time to visit Croom, get your steps in at Croom Town Park.  We have a tree trail on ww.cromadh.com/native-irish-tree-trail.html. Or simply take the small ones to the playground.  Aubergine Restaurant is also at Croom Town Park, and so whether it is a quick coffee between competitions or breakfast, or lunch, there will be a welcome in the restaurant or on the patio. Broderick’s SPAR is on Main Street for any treats, and in the case of an emergency, Plunkett’s Pharmacy is across the street.  That reminds me that the DEFIB is at the front door of Croom Civic Centre V35TT68

Yes, the competitions start on Saturday morning, 10 am, but the celebrations of the Fleadh kick off on Friday night with Paddy Clancy at Storan’s Bar. Hope to see you there, and this event will kick off the events around the Fleadh. 

I hear you say, “I am not involved in the competitions and would love to get a flavour”  The answer is, come on over to Croom, there is plenty on for everyone

Saturday's events. Check out the Maigue River Trust website www.maigueriverstrust.ie   which has  details of fun events taking place at Croom Town Park 11.30 -4pm. These are free fun experiences for all the family, from dry fly casting to checking out the science of the river.  These events, hosted by Maigue Rivers Trust, will take place at Croom Town Park.  Saturday night, there will be music in Storan’ Bar 10 pm with “different Sounds”. 

Sunday Solo competitions are at Colaiste Chiarain at 10 am, and group and Ceili Band competitions at 11 am. There is one more competition area, the Tin Whistle Band competition, 3.30 pm will take place at the Patio in Croom Town Park *This is a free event.

Croom Town Park is the backdrop for two further events: a Craft Market, 12 -3 pm, and Music on the Maigue, a free event from 1-4 pm on the Patio at Croom Town Park.  Keep yourself free to check out the Tractor Run on the Main Street adjacent to Croom Town Park

The Highlight of the entertainment for the Fleadh will be the Fleadh Cheoil Concert at St Mary's Church, 8 pm. Tickets are available online at Eventbrite or from Croom Civic Centre or Plunkett’s Pharmacy. Musicians include Derek Hickey, Liam Flanagan, Ryan O’Donnell, and Tracy O’Donnell

Sunday Night “William and Michelle” at Storan’s 10 pm, and across the street at Daffy’,s there will be a Trad Session.

Croom Community Development Association are delighted to welcome everyone to Croom and best wishes to the competitors