It's Day 5 of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Wexford, and despite less favourable weather conditions, it's expected that today through Saturday may see some of the biggest attendances thus far, as the competition element of the festival heats up.
Wexford will be well represented once again today on the main Gig Rig. Performances this afternoon include the likes of the Loch Garman Brass Band and the Carrig on Bannow Mummers, among others. The full lineup of today's proceedings can be found below: 11:30 Inner Rhythm – Ignite 12:00 Loch Garman Brass Band 12:40 Irish Minstrels CCÉ, Scotland 13:20 Music Generation, Laois 14:00 Carrig on Bannow Mummers 14:30 Waterford CCÉ 15:10 Break for Crew/ Volunteers 15:40 Singapore CCÉ 16:20 Cavan CCÉ 17:00 Craobh Dun Dealgan CCÉ 17:40 Rachel O’Faolain’s Choir 18:20 Cláirsí Neamhaí 18:50 Break for Crew/ Volunteers 19:20 Spink CCÉ 20:00 Lackagh CCÉ 20:40 Fennell Family Band & Hell For Leather Dancers 21:20 Ceoltóirí Óga Laighean – “The Gathering of Leinster” CD Launch 22:00 Crannhill Céilí Band
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