Fleadh Nua

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Fleadh Nua ({{IPA|ga|ˌfʲlʲaː ˈn̪ˠuə}}, {{respell|flah|NOO|ah}}; meaning "New festival") is a festival of Irish culture which has been held annually during May in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland since 1974.{{Cite web |accessdate=17 September 2020 |url=https://www.clareecho.ie/fleadh-nua-goes-global/|title=Fleadh Nua goes global |date=25 May 2020 |first=Elaine |last=Tubridy |work=Clare Echo}} It was started in Dublin in 1970.{{Cite news |url=https://www.independent.ie/regionals/kerryman/news/national-honour-for-siamsa-founder-fr-ahern-38380920.html |title=National honour for Siamsa founder Fr Ahern |work=The Kerryman |first=Stephen |last=Fernane |date=10 August 2019 |via=Independent.ie}} The Fleadh's purpose is to promote Irish traditional music and culture. Activities include music concerts, céilithe (dances), dance workshops and street entertainment.{{cite news|url=http://www.irishtimes.com/culture/what-makes-fleadh-nua-so-special-1.276593 |title=What makes Fleadh Nua so special |date=30 May 2000 |newspaper=Irish Times |access-date=24 December 2023}}

The Fleadh Nua is organised by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.{{Cite web |url=http://clareherald.com/2015/05/fleadh-nua-celebrations-begin-this-weekend-457645/|title=Fleadh Nua celebrations begin this weekend |website=Clare Herald |date=17 May 2015 |access-date=17 September 2020}} It has expanded to be a nine-day event with events every day for all including Ciorcal Comhrá, Café music sessions, lunchtime concerts, Foinn Seisiún and evening sessions.{{Cite web |url=http://www.clare.fm/podcasts/fleadh-nua-2020-celebrated-online/ |title=Fleadh Nua 2020 Is Celebrated Online |first1=Gavin |last1=Grace |date=26 May 2020 |publisher=Clare.fm |accessdate=17 September 2020}}