Useful Information & FAQs
Competition & Events FAQs
Fleadh Event Schedule
Adjudication Request Form and Late Slip
Adjudication Request Form available to download here
Adjudication Request Form should be accompanied by an SAE and posted back to:
Adjudication Form Request, CCÉ 32 Belgrave Square, Monkstown, Co. Dublin, A94 XV02.
It is advised that the fee if in coinage be sellotaped to a separate page.
If paying by card contact Head Office at (01) 2800295.
Late Slip available to download here
Comhaltas Fleadh HQ & Office
Comhaltas Fleadh Office – Parish Community Centre
CCÉ HQ, Competitions admin, shop, etc.
Seo uimhir ghutháin atá ag ‘Oifig Riaracháin an Chomhaltais’ i rith na Fleidhe / Contact Number for this office for duration of Fleadh – (085) 1503504
Opening Hours
Tuesday 8th August 10 am to 5pm
Wednesday 9th August 10 am to 5pm
Thursday 10th August 10 am to 5pm
Friday 11th August 10 am to 5pm
Saturday 12th August 10 am to 5pm
Sunday 13th August 10 am to 5pm
Parish Community Centre, Bishop’s Gate St, Mullingar
Eircode N91 AWH7
Fleadh Information Office
Fleadh Information Office – Town Centre
General Information, Clár sales, Ticket sales, Lost & Found etc.
Opening Hours
Sunday 6th August 10 am to 6pm
Monday 7th August 10 am to 6pm
Tuesday 8th August 10 am to 6pm
Wednesday 9th August 10 am to 8pm
Thursday 10th August 10 am to 8pm
Friday 11th August 10 am to 8pm
Saturday 12th August 10 am to 6pm
Sunday 13th August 10 am to 6pm
Monday 14th August 10 am to 6pm
50 Pearse Street, Mullingar, Eircode is N91 FY58
2023 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Mullingar Torthaí / Results
Travel Information - Town Maps - Accessibility FAQs
Town Centre Event Plan (Map)
Parking Information (inc. Map)
- PARKING FOR FLEADH CHEOIL NA hÉIREANN
Free parking has been provided for Fleadh goers for this event. Traffic Management will direct traffic to the closest car park depending on the direction of approach. Shuttle bus provision has been extended this year and will be available from your car park provided you have followed the signage to the car parks being served.Please note that maps show indicative car park opening times only. This is subject to change depending on weather and level of attendance. Please follow traffic management signage at all times.There is no parking available in the town centre except for Disabled Parking. Please note Columb Barracks is not available for parking this year. - Outer Event Plan Map
- Interactive Map Mullingar
Scoil Éigse Parking
- Scoil Éigse – Participants can be dropped off at Scoil Éigse on the grounds of The Cathedral of Christ the King, each morning from Monday to Friday. This is strictly a set down system only with NO PARKING allowed at drop off.Pickup from Monday to Wednesday, is on the grounds of the Cathedral also. Again, this is strictly a set down system only with NO PARKING allowed at pickup.Due to Seisiún mór na hÉigse on Thursday and the increase in crowds on Friday, Parents/Guardians should park at Glenveagh (Brown Car Park) and walk via Carey Bridge to collect participants at the Cathedral.( Scoil Éigse Venue to Carey Bridge 500m). Glenveagh (Brown Car Park) is also serviced by shuttle bus every 15 mins to/from Fairgreen.
Shuttle Bus Timetables and Routes
- Shuttle Bus Timetables
- How to use:
- Step 1 – Download the TFI Go App
- Step 2 – Choose Local Link
- Step 3 – Click “Type” (nothing else needs to be changed on this screen) and choose your journey
- Step 4 – PaymentSingle Fares will be accepted in cash also.
By Train - Irish Rail
Timetable for August
- Dublin – Sligo Route –
- Additional Services Irish Rail – Specials – Fleadh Week Only
- 23:20 Mullingar to Dublin (this will operate from Monday 07th to Sunday 13th August)
- 00:30 Mullingar to Dublin (this will operate Friday to Sunday ONLY)
serving the following stations:Enfield, Kilcock, Maynooth, Connolly. - 22:30 Mullingar to Sligo (this will operate Friday to Sunday ONLY)
serving all stations to Sligo inc.
Edgeworthstown, Longford, Dromod, Carrick On Shannon, Boyle, Ballymote, Collooney and Sligo.
By Bus - Bus Eireann
Please note all Bus Eireann bus stops (Castle St, Austin Friar St and Train Station) will be relocated to St Paul’s Church (Delvin Rd) during the Fleadh.
Timetables Aug
Accessible Fleadh 2023
Wheel Chair Rental
Fleadh Goers who wish to rent a wheel chair in advance for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann can call Marie from O’Flynn Medical on 0867707727 before Monday 31st July 5pm to avail of special Fleadh Rate of €75 (normally €190).
Accessibility Hub
This year we are working to make the Fleadh as accessible as possible with the provision of an Accessibility Hub at Westmeath County Council/ Westmeath County Childcare Offices at the bottom of Mount St.
The Accessibility Hub will be open 12 noon to 8pm daily during the Fleadh
Accessibility Hub
Toilets/ Changing
Westmeath County Council in association with Westmeath Childcare Committee and CYPSC have co-funded the provision of an AccessoLoo at this year’s event.
The AccessoLoo will be located at Westmeath County Buildings/ Westmeath County Childcare offices at the bottom of Mount Street ( beside the Arts Centre) . With the following facilities.
Adult Changing Table
A hydraulic bed with wipe clean surface to suit any user from child to a fully grown adult complete with paper roll to maintain hygiene and privacy screen when required.
Ceiling Hoist
An electric hoist capable of lifting people from their wheelchairs to either toilet or changing table. Making life easier for attendants and more dignified for the user.
Lavatory
A flushing toilet with a changeable cassette which has eco-chemicals to maintain freshness and hygiene. Centrally placed to allow access from either side.
Grab Rails
Placed at the lavatory and sink to assist with transferring and maintaining balance for those who are able to stand.
Hot & Cold Running Water
Users and their attendants can wash hands, moisten cleaning cloths and flannels and keep themselves clean and maintain hygiene.
Heating And Lighting
To keep our units lit for those darker nights and warm for the colder weather events.
Enough Space
For a disabled person and any companions or assistants to be able to move around freely without having to negotiate obstacles.
The AccessoLoo provider has highlighted that users should bring their slings with them if required.
Furthermore, there will be numerous Accessible Portaloos at the event including in the Accessible Car Parks at the Gig Rig and at any event sites.
The Westmeath Childcare Committee Office will also be providing a baby care area and an area for changing disabled children which will be manned by volunteers . This will be a safe and comfortable space for changing & feeding babies, and children with additional needs.
Parking
Accessible parking will be available at Friar Mill Rd Car Park . ( Last year’s Gig Rig 2 Location opposite TEG Cusack Park)
Some accessible parking will also be provided at Supervalu Car Park Austin Friars St and at the rear of the County Buildings ( Council Staff Car Park). These locations will be reserved for blue badge holders.
All of the shuttle buses servicing the outer car parks will be low floored accessible buses also.
Parking will be available for concert goers with mobility issues at the Cathedral. Concert goers should show their concert ticket and blue badge at Harbour St Barrier ( beside Dunnes Stores). As above discretion will be used where patrons may have mobility issues but no badge. Parking is available at St Pauls Church for concert goers also.
GIG RIG VIEWING AREA
There will be a specific accessible viewing area cordoned off at the front of the Gigi Rig. Seating and space for wheelchairs will be provided in this area.
Sensory Room
Mullingar Library have a state-of-the-art sensory room available in the library .
Wheelchair Hire
We will have a limited number of transit wheelchairs available to hire at the Accessibility Hub.
Fleadh Road Closures & Parking Monday 14th August
Please note that road closures will be in place on Monday the 14th August from 10am until 4am Tuesday 15th.
The following roads will remain closed :
- Mount St
- Oliver Plunkett St ( to Dominick Square)
- Upper Pearse St (to Castle St Junction)
- Blackhall St from Mount St to Telephone Exchange
- Gaol Hill ( Local Access/Taxi Access Only)
- Martins Lane ( Local Access Only)
Fairgreen Carpark and some parts of Blackhall Carpark will remain closed to parking until Thursday 17th August.
Float to the Fleadh - Mullingar 2023 - coming back again
Step or cycle on the Royal Canal Greenway to the sounds of the Fleadh Cheoil this August. As part of the national festival’s packed programme, there will be a special performance from a ‘Band on a Boat’ who will perform traditional Irish music while travelling on the Royal Canal towards Mullingar on Monday 07 August – Friday 11 August 2023 from 4pm each day.
Taking to the water, this group of young musicians will sail to the Fleadh Cheoil and entertain visitors of the Royal Canal Greenway en route to the festival. The ‘Band on a Boat’ spectacle is part of the annual ‘Float to the Fleadh’ which will see more than 40 boats cruise the inland waterways to Mullingar from Saturday 05 to Sunday 13 August.
The first Fleadh Cheoil took place back in 1951 in Mullingar, and since then the National Festival celebrating Irish traditional music has travelled the country, with counties vying for the honour of hosting. Back in Mullingar for 2023, expect heroes such as infamous trad band Four Men and a Dog, The Glenside Céilí Band and melodic folk band Drops of Green, alongside theatre performances, street sessions and more.
The ‘Float to the Fleadh’ is organised by the Inland Waterways Association of Ireland (IWAI) Royal Canal and is supported by Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Waterways Ireland.
The Royal Canal Greenway is a 130km stretch of level towpath and has waterside trailheads every 8-12 km. Starting in cosmopolitan Maynooth, it follows the 200 year old canal through friendly Enfield and lively Mullingar to charming Cloondara in Longford, with cafés, picnic spots and attractions along the way. Rustic and historic industrial landscapes combine, with rolling fields, pretty waterside villages, working locks and historic landmarks.
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