Fleadh Cheoil Chorcaí 2025 – Programme of Events
Baile an Chollaigh – 21st to 28th April 2025
Monday 21st April 2025 / Dé Luain 21ú Aibreán 2025
- 7.30pm: Ballincollig GAA Club
Oscailt Oifigiúl by Margaret Kiely, County Chairperson CCÉ
Performance from Branch Musicians
Guest performance by Cantairí Mhúscraí
Followed by Seisiún Ceoil
Tuesday 22nd April 2025 / Dé Máirt 22ú Aibreán 2025
- 5.00pm: CastleWest Shopping Centre
‘Look up, Look out, Look around’ – Cas súil amach uait i dtreo íor na spéire – cad a chífhidh tú?
Meet representatives of Ballincollig’s Muskerry Local History Society on the top storey of the CastleWest car park as they explore the richness of the townland names, placenames, and local landmarks. - 7.30pm: White Horse
Oíche Scoraíochta – le Dick Beamish
An evening reminiscent of the old-style Rambling House with stories, songs, and ceol.
Wednesday 23rd April 2025 / Dé Céadaoin 23ú Aibreán 2025 – Lá na Gaeilge
- 11.00am: Library / Leabharlann – ‘Ciorcal Comhrá’
- 12.00 noon: Farmers Market – ‘Ceol Faoin Aer’ (Indoors if weather is inclement)
- 1.00pm: Main Street / Farmers Market
In collaboration with Ballincollig Vintage Motor Club – selection of vintage cars driving through Main Street and displayed near the market. - 8.00pm: Inniscarra Bar – ‘An Cúinne’ – Ciorcal Cainte
Thursday 24th April 2025 / Déardaoin 24ú Aibreán 2025
- 3.00pm: Regional Park
Historical Walk & Talk led by Tadhg O’Connor
(Gather at entrance near GAA) - 7.30pm: Talbot Hotel Cork (Formerly Oriel House Hotel)
Oíche Amhránaíochta
Friday 25th April 2025 / Dé hAoine 25ú Aibreán 2025
- 9.30am: Church of St. Mary & St. John
Aifreann Tradisiúnta – with traditional music and singing
Floral Displays from Ballincollig Flower & Garden Club - 10.30am: CastleWest Courtyard – ‘Ceol Faoin Aer’ (Indoors if weather is inclement)
- 6.00pm & 9.00pm: Ballincollig Pubs – Music Session Trail (Various Locations)
Saturday 26th April 2025 / Dé Satharn 26ú Aibreán 2025
- 10.00am – 7.00pm: Coláiste Choilm
Competitions – 17 Venues
Under 12 & 12–15 Age Groups - 7.00pm & 9.30pm: Ballincollig Pubs – Music Session Trail (Various Locations)
Sunday 27th April 2025 / Dé Domhnaigh 27ú Aibreán 2025
- 10.00am – 7.00pm: Coláiste Choilm
Competitions – 15 Venues
15–18 and Senior Age Groups - 7.00pm & 9.30pm: Ballincollig Pubs – Music Session Trail (Various Locations)
Monday 28th April 2025 / Dé Luain 28ú Aibreán 2025
- 8.30pm: Ballincollig GAA Club – Céilí with music by Tim Joe & Anne
For more information, visit: www.corkfleadh.ie
