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Fleadh info

Fleadh info

Since being told I am to play at the All-Ireland fleadh, I seemed to have forgotten about arranging some accomodation (with all the excitement since this is my first ever year in competitions!). I was wondering if anyone could help me out finding a place to stay over the weekend.

I also want to know if anyone's got a map of the area, and an actual address where the fleadh is being held. It would be a great help to me

Cheers
Slán

# Posted on August 14th 2007 by Scrappy the Godo

Re: Fleadh info

http://comhaltas.ie/events/detail/fleadh_cheoil_na_heireann_2007/

think this is what you're looking for: I'd guess that accomm. might be hard to get at this stage unless you have a car. Maybe someone here can help..

# Posted on August 14th 2007 by the wounded hussar

Re: Fleadh info

Scrappy, the competitions are held in various locations around town. You'll need to go to the Fleadh office to register first, and they'll be able to tell you where.

As far as accomodations, trying to find them through the Fleadh web site has been a complete bust. Since both of my competitions are on the same day (and at the same time!), I'll be commuting in by train and/or bus for just the day. If I were driving, I'd park the car several train stations away -- parking in Tullamore promises to be a complete mess.

I'm told (but I don't know from recent personal experience) that if you show up at the the office, they'll try to find you somewhere to stay. If you're young and resillient you'll have better luck. You might consider bringing a small tent and sleeping bag, or at least a sleeping bag, as you may end up sleeping on someone's floor.

Try emailing your questions to the Fleadh office:
info@fleadh2007.com

Good luck!

# Posted on August 14th 2007 by Tracie

Re: Fleadh info

You can find a street map of Tullamore here

http://www.tullamoreonline.net/Tullamore%20Town%20Map.pdf

# Posted on August 14th 2007 by cathycook

Re: Fleadh info

http://www.fleadh2007.com/Index.php?Page=Camping

# Posted on August 14th 2007 by cathycook

Re: Fleadh info

Hi Tracie,
looking forward to meeting up,hope my email on the subject of suitable tunes has reached you

# Posted on August 14th 2007 by cathycook

Re: Fleadh info

Where is the actuall fleadh office in Tullamore. This competition is rly important to me, and I'd never forgive myslelf if I missed it

Slán

# Posted on August 15th 2007 by Scrappy the Godo

Re: Fleadh info

Scrappy,
The Fleadh office is at Woodchester House, O'Connor Square. The Fleadh web page http://www.fleadh2007.com/Index.php?Page=Home
has some information, but (last I looked) not the competition schedule. I was able to get a quick answer about my competition times and locations by emailing info@fleadh2007.com Be sure to ask them for the address of your competition venue and registration location (I think they will be the same place).

# Posted on August 15th 2007 by Tracie

Re: Fleadh info

Say the sh*t hits the fan and I have no where to stay over the weekend, then how would I go about getting some form of accomodation?

# Posted on August 15th 2007 by Scrappy the Godo

Re: Fleadh info

The Fleadh Office usually has an accommodation section which caters for people arriving with nowhere to go. They normally have lists of people offering B&B for the Fleadh weekend.

# Posted on August 16th 2007 by Bannerman

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