Renewed call for Fleadh volunteers
The organisers of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, kicking off in Mullingar at the end of July, are calling for 1,200-plus volunteers from around the country to help make this the most successful year ever.
After an almost two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and with nearly half a million people expected to travel to Westmeath for the week-long celebration of Irish culture, the fleadh volunteer committee is hard at work recruiting and training new volunteers.
There’s a role for anyone who wishes to get involved, and they will help with everything from managing events and competitions, to ticketing and box office to photography and promoting the ‘Green Fleadh’.
Julia Dalton, chair of the Volunteer Committee, said: “An event of this size takes a lot of time, effort and money, and we need an estimated 1,200 volunteers to help out over the course of the week.
“If there are any individuals, businesses, community or sports groups whose members might like to get involved, we’d love to hear from them.
“After the previous two years of the pandemic, this is a chance for everyone to come together, to put on a show of strength and unity and to showcase our wonderful town.
“So, whether you are a music lover, a skilled tea maker, a photographer, a fluent Gaeilgeoir or just want to help visitors find their way around town, we need your help!
“We really can’t stress enough that without volunteers there would be no fleadh coming to Mullingar. Volunteers are the backbone of this event,”
If you or someone you know would like to get involved you can sign up to volunteer at fleadhcheoil.ie or for more information, you can email volunteers@fleadhcheoil.ie.
To find out more about Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, 2022 visit the website fleadhcheoil.ie or phone 044 93 38954 where people can register as volunteers, offer accommodation, or see the programme of events.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann is supported by Fáilte Ireland and Hidden Heartlands. Additionally, RTE and TG4 will once again act as broadcast partners over the coming weeks.