Preview Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann by watching emerging talents on Fleadh26 Na Cúigí

Highlights from the provincial fleadhanna will feature on TG4 this Sunday as a taster of the historic Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast.

The countdown is on to the biggest celebrations of Irish traditional music, song and dance, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which will be held in Belfast for the first time.

Ahead of the event, TG4 presents Fleadh26 Na Cúigí, a special hour-long programme airing on Sunday August 2 at 9.30pm, showcasing the emerging talent from the year’s provincial Fleadh competitions.

Presenters Doireann Ní Ghlacáin and Cathal Ó Curráin will take viewers on a trip across the four provincial finals in Portlaoise, Lismore, Mohill and Warrenpoint to catch up with some of Ireland’s emerging musical talent.

Programme highlights:

Leinster Fleadh, Portlaoise

• The Dubliners Encore (Dublin)

• Brian McNamara and family (County Meath)

• Marching bands competition

• Performances from competition winners from across the province

Connacht Fleadh, Mohill, County Leitrim

• The Murphy Sisters (County Mayo)

• CCÉ Lackagh – Grúpaí Ceoil winners

• Tomás Hardiman – competing in the 018 Men’s singing competition

Munster Fleadh, Lismore, County Waterford

• Caroline Murphy, Steve Cooney, Conal O’Kane (Munster – Kerry and Limerick)

• Aistear (Munster and Connacht)

• Anita Bennis (whistler – Limerick)

• The Suir Céili Band (Waterford)

Ulster Fleadh, Warrenpoint, County Down

• Music from Diane Cannon (Ulster – Donegal)

• Gino Lupari and Friends (Belfast and Magherafelt and Donegal)

Packed with outstanding performances, inspiring stories and the vibrant atmosphere that makes the fleadh so special, Fleadh26 Na Cúigí (Sunday August 2 at 9.30pm on TG4) celebrates the richness and diversity of Ireland’s traditional music, offering a preview of the talent that will take centre stage in Belfast this August.