Fringe Fleadh

Fringe Fleadh Events Across The County

In the lead-up to the Fleadh Cheoil this August, County Wexford will come alive with the sound, spirit, and soul of Irish tradition. From Rosslare to Enniscorthy, Gorey to New Ross, the entire county will be a stage for celebration as the Fringe Fleadh 2025 brings communities together through music, dance, art, and storytelling.

The Fringe Fleadh will feature an exciting and diverse programme of events designed to immerse locals and visitors alike in the heart of Irish culture. From traditional music echoing through cosy pubs to lively dance workshops, thought-provoking art exhibitions, and captivating storytelling sessions, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Fáilte go Loch Garman – Welcome to Wexford

 

Fringe Fleadh Events

Date	Time	Event	Information	Location
Saturday 7th June	2.30pm	Fringe Fleadh 25 - Danescastle at Brennan's Lane New Ross	Danescastle Trad Group @ Brennan’s Lane	New Ross
Saturday 14th June	3pm	Martin Codd & Friends	Martin Codd & Friends @ Brennan’s Lane	New Ross
Friday 20th June	8pm	Fringe Fleadh 25 - The Blackwater Céilí Band with Danescastle Music Group	Enjoy a great night of traditional music and entertainment with the renowned Blackwater Céilí Band from Clogher Valley, Co. Tyrone	St. Martin’s Community Centre, Piercestown
Saturday 21st June	2.30pm	Fringe Fleadh 25 - The Dying Kick at Brennan's Lane	A Celebration of Irish Dancing @ Brennan’s Lane	New Ross
Sunday 22nd June	12 - 5pm	Fringe Fleadh 25 - Enniscorthy CCÉ and Fr. Murphy’s Boolavogue CCÉ unite for Rebellion Day	‘Rebellion Day’ @ National 1798 Rebellion Centre	Enniscorthy
Saturday 28th June	1 - 6pm	Fringe Fleadh 25 – New Ross Hosts Local Finale with a Celebration of Irish Music and Dance	A one-day trad music festival in Brennan’s Lane featuring Comhaltas groups, main acts and more	New Ross
Friday 4th - Sunday 6th July			Irish Folk and Ballad Festival	Enniscorthy
Friday 4th - Sunday 6th July			Enniscorthy Irish Folk and Ballad Festival @ Treacys Hotel & The Whitehouse Bar	Enniscorthy
Friday 4th July	7pm	Fringe Fleadh 25 - Ferns CCÉ play an Open-Air Session at Ferns Castle and The Thatch Bar	Open Air Session Ferns Castle & The Thatch Bar Fern	Enniscorthy
Sunday 6th July	2 - 4pm	Fringe Fleadh 25 - Seisiún by the Sea with CCÉ Kilmuckridge/Monamolin at Morriscastle	Seisiún by the Sea	Morriscastle Strand
Saturday 12th July	2 - 4pm		Tunes in the Park	Gorey Town Park
Saturday 19th July	12.30pm	Fringe Fleadh 25 - Naomh Caoimhín CCÉ Bring Trad Magic to The Mall	This unique open-air session will fill the town with music, rhythm, and the unmistakable spirit of Irish tradition.	Bunclody
Sunday 20th July	2 - 3pm	Fringe Fleadh with CCE Gorey / Ballygarrett at Gorey Market House Festival	Gorey Market House Festival	Gorey
Sunday 20th July	7 - 9pm		Ceol Cois Tine, by the Hearth	Jack’s Tavern, Camolin, Gorey
Saturday 26th July	8pm - Sunset		Céilí in Cahore – Sunset Seisiún	Cahore
Sunday 27th July	2 - 4pm		Session on the Square	Gorey
Friday 4th July	Evening			The Thatch, Ferns, Enniscorthy
Saturday 2nd August	7.30pm	The Beartla Ó Flatharta All Ireland Céilí Band Champions	Leo Carty Weekend	Our Lady's Island, Rosslare

A number of Comhaltas groups are set to perform as part of the Fringe Fleadh ’25 celebrations, with full details to be confirmed closer to the event. 
Please note that all events are subject to change.

 

Comhaltas Summer Seisiún 2025

Dates	Time	Location	Branch
Every Monday 7th July to 11th August	8pm	Loch Garman Arms, Gorey	CCÉ Gorey / Ballygarrett
Every Tuesday 1st July to 26th August	9pm	Seán Óg’s Bar, Upton Court, Kilmuckridge	Ferns CCÉ
Every Wednesday 25th June to 30th July	9pm	Fr. Murphy Centre, Boolavogue, Gorey	Fr. Murphy CCÉ
Every Thursday 26th June to 31st July	8pm	Riversedge, Bunclody	Naomh Caoimhín CCÉ
July / August TBC		Arts Centre, Wexford Town	Craobh Loch Garman CCÉ
Wednesdays 2nd July to 30th July & 13th & 20th August	8pm	T Morris, Wexford Town	Carraig Bán CCÉ
Every Monday 30th June to 04th August	8pm	Talbot Hotel, Wexford Town	Bannow CCÉ

 

 

County Wexford Trad Sessions

Dates	Time	Location	Hosting Branch
Mondays	8pm	Loch Garman Arms Hotel, Gorey
Tuesdays	9pm	Seán Ógs Bar, Upton Court, Kilmuckridge	Ferns CCÉ and CCÉ Kilmuckridge / Monamolin
Thursdays	9.30pm	French’s, Gorey
Fridays	9.30pm	The Ashdown Park, Gorey
Wednesdays	9pm	Fr. Murphy Centre, Boolavogue	Fr. Murphy CCÉ
Wednesdays	9pm	T Morris, Wexford Town
Wednesdays	9pm	Banjo Ballet Trad Sessions in Houlihans Pub Enniscorthy
Thursdays	8pm	Riversedge, Bunclody	Naomh Caoimhín CCÉ
Thursdays	9pm	Colfers, Carrig on Bannow, Rosslare
Thursdays	9pm	The John Barry, Wexford Town
Fridays	9.30pm	Stamps, Enniscorthy
	5pm	Sinnott’s Bar, Wexford Town	Craobh Loch Garman CCÉ - Roving Session
Sundays	12pm	Sinnott's Bar, Wexford Town
First Wednesday of the month	7pm	Adult Slow Session, Sinnott's, Wexford Town	Carraig Bán CCÉ
First Sunday of the month	3pm	Family Session, Sinnott's, Wexford Town	Carraig Bán CCÉ