RTÉ partners with Comhaltas for a Virtual Fleadh in 2020

#RTÉFleadhFíorúil | #RTÉVirtualFleadh | #Fleadh2020

(Above) Kieran Hanrahan, co-presenter Fleadh2020. Photo: Bryan Brophy

Among the major events to have been cancelled this year is the Fleadh Cheoil na Éireann – the ‘Homecoming Fleadh’, which was to be in Mullingar this week.

It was to start on Sunday, and it would’ve been a damp affair given the rain we’ve had. It was to finish next Sunday, August 9, and the forecast is for sunshine between now and then!

Anyway, it’s not happening this year, but the TV stations are doing their best to fill the gap.

Read here to find out about Fleadh2020 on TG4.

Also, RTÉ, in partnership with Comhaltas, is working to channel the epic energy of Irish traditional music at its finest, from the people that play it.

At home, on stage, on your favourite landmark (careful now), they’re asking musicians young and old to share their flair using #RTÉFleadhFíorúil or #RTÉVirtualFleadh, and they’ll do the rest.

And of course, they are asking everyone to maintain social distance and to be mindful of all the Covid-19 advisories.

Kieran Hanrahan, presenter of RTÉ’s renowned Ceilí House, says: “We might not be going to the fleadh this year, so let Comhaltas and RTÉ bring the Fleadh to you.

“We’re calling out to you – musicians, music lovers and fleadh devotees everywhere – in Ireland and abroad, to show us what you’ve got.

“We will aim to capture the spirit of the fleadh as seen on street corners, in bars, on stages – the music of the people, played by the people.

“Even though we won’t all be gathering in Mullingar, we will gather virtually, and RTÉ will curate and showcase the best of what we get.”

Share your videos and pics on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using #RTÉFleadhFíorúil or #RTÉVirtualFleadh.

Follow @rte on Twitter and /ExploreRTE on Facebook and Insta to watch it all play out.