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Chole Agnew & Nathan Carter
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A newcomer to the United States Irish festival scene, the Wild Atlantic Fleadh<\/strong> debuts during St. Patrick\u2019s Week<\/strong> 2021. Running from March 13th to 17th, the Fleadh is a virtual five-day celebration of all things Celtic, spanning genres of music, dance and culture.<\/p>\n And for those a little unfamiliar with Gaelic, A Fleadh (pronounced \u201cfla\u201d) is a festival of Irish or Celtic music, dancing, and culture. The Wild Atlantic Way<\/strong> is a is one of the longest defined\u00a0coastal routes in the world. It winds its\u00a0way\u00a0all along the Irish west coast from the Inishowen Peninsula in the north down to the picturesque town of Kinsale<\/strong>, County Cork<\/strong>, in the South. It features wild landscapes, traditional culture, foot-tapping music sessions and off-the-boat-fresh seafood.<\/p>\n Annually, March is Irish American heritage month and the Fleadh\u2019s goal is to celebrate a shared heritage by producing a world-class festival focused on Ireland\u2019s rich history of music, arts and culture. Billed as an Online Celtic Festival Experience<\/em>, Wild Atlantic Fleadh (WAF) offers access to over 60 different events, across three stages.<\/p>\n WAF will present shows by Irish, Scottish and American artists who have been affected by the current global pandemic. This inaugural event provides them with a unique opportunity to offer some of their best performances while bringing artists and fans together in an online community.<\/p>\n Musical performances at the festival run the gamut from top PBS shows such as Celtic Thunder<\/strong> to world acclaimed traditional musicians Cherish the Ladies<\/strong>, Celtic country heartthrob Nathan Carter<\/strong>, Riverdance<\/strong><\/em> tenor Michael Londra, folk duo Byrne and Kelly,<\/strong> Celtic Woman<\/strong> star Chlo\u00eb Agnew<\/strong> and newcomer Emma Langford<\/strong>. All of these artists had their entire itinerary of shows for 2020 cancelled or postponed.<\/p>\n The Fleadh takes place across three separate stages. MainStage features the daily headliners with supporting acts before the main event.<\/p>\n The Pub is exactly what an Irish pub should be\u2014 warm and welcoming with traditional music, dance and storytellers. The Pub will also feature a resident award-winning mixologist and world class chef offering cocktail and cooking demonstrations as well as special guests popping in for a chat.<\/p>\n The Wild Atlantic Club is the third stage, a smaller, more intimate venue that offers acoustic shows, workshops and performances from comedians, poets and up-and-coming artists.<\/p>\n Music Dance Culture Demonstrations Travel Socials Tickets cost $75 and are available from December 4th, 2020 on the Wild Atlantic Fleadh website. For tickets and more info, visit www.wildatlanticfleadh.com<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCeltic Thunder
\nCherish The Ladies
\nNathan Carter
\nByrne and Kelly
\nChlo\u00eb Agnew
\nEmmet Cahill
\nDamian McGinty
\nMichael Londra and band
\nEmma Langford
\nUCD Choral Scholars
\nColin Keegan & Laura Durrant
\nBarry Kerr and Friends
\nMore artists will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n
\nThe rhythmic magic of Irish step dancing is something you simply can\u2019t miss. Both Michael Londra and Cherish the Ladies shows feature world champion dancers, many of whom are Riverdance and Lord of the Dance<\/strong><\/em> alum. Festival attendees can further delight in performances of Irish dance from The Pub, as well as dance workshops at the Wild Atlantic Club throughout the fleadh.<\/p>\n
\nThe Wild Atlantic Fleadh brings together a wide variety talent, performances and workshops. To be featured are the works of internationally acclaimed Irish poet Louis de Paor<\/strong>, the storytelling expertise of actor Phelim Drew and sketches from some of Ireland\u2019s favorite comedians. There is a fine art exhibit hall with a great selection of the guest artists.<\/p>\n
\nDaily, The Fleadh offers great Irish culinary recipes and tips from award-winning top Irish chefs, just in time for St Patrick\u2019s Day. The chef is joined International award-winning mixologist Liam Cotter with daily cocktail demonstrations and ideas for all guests over 21 years of age.<\/p>\n
\nThe Virtual Irish Travel Village offers a wealth of information, insider tips, trends and deals. Festival goers can check out the Wild Atlantic Way, learn about Ireland\u2019s Ancient East, virtually explore Northern Ireland Coastal Causeway, research their Genealogy and plan a future trip to Ireland for when the time is right.<\/p>\n
\nConnect with the Wild Atlantic Fleadh at
\nFacebook:@WildAtlanticFleadh
\nTwitter: @wildfleadh
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