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Smithfield Fleadh Dublin 23rd, 24th & 25th Aug 12-6pm Seminoles Square @ Smithfield Square Dublin

23/08/2024 - 25/08/2024

  • Date -
  • Location Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin 7, Ireland

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  • 23rd Aug Florida State University Pep Rally at Smithfield Square (renamed ‘Seminoles Square’) from 3.30pm.
  • 24th and 25th August Smithfield Fleadh
  • from 12pm – 6pm
  • at Smithfield Square,
  • Dublin city centre
Road Closure
  • Road Closure: Church St New in Smithfield will be local access only.
  • Parking suspended at Haymarket. Fri-23-Aug 07:00 – 18:00.

The free, family-friendly traditional music event has published its diverse programme of events for all to enjoy. The two-day event runs between 12pm – 6pm both days.

Dublin City Council Smithfield Fleadh – Dublin.ie

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce the much-anticipated return of the two-day Irish traditional music festival, ‘Dublin City Council Smithfield Fleadh’, this August.

This free, family-friendly outdoor summer event will take place on the 24th and 25th August from 12pm – 6pm at Smithfield Square, Dublin city centre’s largest dedicated event space.

Friday 23rd August
  • Florida State University Pep Rally at Smithfield Square (renamed ‘Seminoles Square’) from 3.30pm.
  • Road Closure: Church St New in Smithfield will be local access only. Parking suspended at Haymarket. Fri-23-Aug 07:00 – 18:00. American Football at Aviva stadium
Saturday, August 24th

MAIN STAGE

  • 1PM-2PM – THE O’BRIEN FAMILY
  • 3PM-4PM – GAYLÍ, an Honest-to-Goodness Céilí Hosted by LGBTQ+ Collective ‘Trad is Amach’ – No Experience Necessary!
  • 5PM-6PM – PADDY KEENAN with DAOIRÍ FARRELL, AOIFE NÍ BHRIAIN & EOGHAN Ó CEANNABHÁIN

AN PUBALL ÉIGSE

  • 12PM-1PM – Ceol Connected presents SONGTALES, a Traditional Irish Music Show for Children and Families
  • 1PM-2PM – SEAN-NÓS DANCING FOR BEGINNERS with Mary Beth Taylor & Friends
  • 2PM-3PM – Harp Ireland presents AISLING ENNIS, CIARA MCGINN, AND SULT
  • 3PM-3.30PM – Harp Island presents HANDS ON HARPS Workshop
  • 4PM-5PM – AN GÓILÍN TRADITIONAL SINGERS

COBBLESTONE TENT

  • 12PM-1PM – COBBLESTONE SESSION with Caoimhe, Néillidh, Fiachra, Oisín, Éabha Mulligan & Jennifer Leahy
  • 2PM-2.30PM – FINGAL MUMMERS
  • 4PM-5PM – COBBLESTONE SESSION with Éanna Harrington & Friends

AN STÁITSÍN FÁNACH

  • 12PM-1PM – CCÉ SLÍ DHÁLA & FRIENDS
  • 4PM-5PM – NA PÍOBAIRÍ UILLEANN

AN PUBALL CÚLSTÁITSE

  • 12PM-1PM – OPEN SESSION with Wynton Moore & Friends
  • 2PM-3PM – OPEN SESSION with Wynton Moore & Friends
  • 4PM-5PM – OPEN SESSION with Wynton Moore & Friends

Saturday 24th August – 11:30AM (20mins) – FREE
ITMA Presents: Drawing From the Well – https://www.lighthousecinema.ie/film/drawing-from-the-well-juniors“
In Drawing from the Well Junior, school students Niamh Towey and Fionn O’Connor ask Ireland’s leading traditional musicians, singers and dancers about our native instruments. Featuring Seán McKeon, Louise Mulcahy, Robbie Harris and Eithne Ní Chatháin”

Sunday, August 25th

MAIN STAGE

  • 1PM-2PM – THE MULLIGAN FAMILY
  • 3PM-4PM – STREET CÉILÍ featuring Paudie O’Connor, Aoife Ní Chaoimh, Gay McKeon and Mary Corcoran with Sibéal Davitt & Friends, and Céilí Callers Jerry O’Reilly & Rosie Davis – No Experience Necessary!
  • 5PM-6PM – FRANKIE GAVIN & DÉ DANNAN

AN PUBALL ÉIGSE

  • 12PM-1PM – Ceol Connected presents SONGTALES, a Traditional Irish Music Show for Children and Families
  • 1PM-2PM – BÁC le Gaeilge present BODHRÁN BUZZ: Bodhrán for Beginners
  • 2PM-3PM – ITMA IN CONVERSATION with Caitlín Nic Gabhann and Ciarán Ó Maonaigh
  • 4PM-5PM – THE LONG GRAZING ACRE with Paddy Keenan & Friends in association with Poster Fish Promotions

COBBLESTONE TENT

  • 12PM-1PM – COBBLESTONE SESSION with Sinéad Kennedy & Friends
  • 2PM-2.30PM – FINGAL MUMMERS
  • 4PM-5PM – COBBLESTONE SESSION with Sárán Mulligan, Muirine Nic Róibín & Friends

AN STÁITSÍN FÁNACH

  • 12PM-1PM – CCÉ SLÍ DHÁLA & FRIENDS
  • 2PM-3PM – ST. LAURENCE O’TOOLE PIPERS
  • 4PM-5PM – NA PÍOBAIRÍ UILLEANN

AN PUBALL CÚLSTÁITSE

  • 12PM-1PM – OPEN SESSION with Lucie Azconaga & Friends
  • 2PM-3PM – OPEN SESSION with Lucie Azconaga & Friends
  • 4PM-5PM – OPEN SESSION with Lucie Azconaga & Friends

TRAVEL OPTIONS

LUAS
Smithfield Luas stop is on the Red Line, which passed the square to the south, linking to the nearby city centre, or to the far south of the city, to Tallaght or Saggart.

Direct on the LUAS Red Line from

  • Connolly Station (Train),
  • Busarus (Regional Bus),
  • and Heuston Station (Train)

 

Use the TFI Online Journey Planner / TFI Live App to plan your route.

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Direct on the LUAS Red Line

Travel to/from Dublin – Connolly Station (Train)
and to/from Dublin Heuston Station (Train)
with Ireland rail travel information – Iarnród Éireann – Irish Rail

Direct on the LUAS Red Line to Smithfield Market.

Use the TFI Online Journey Planner / TFI Live App to plan your route, an timetable.

Use the TFI Online Journey Planner / TFI Live App to plan your route.

Dublin Bus routes that help to get to and back fro Smitfield market include:

Route 83 From Harristown Towards Kimmage (and back)
Stop 1614, Church Street Upper, Dublin
and Stop 1617, Capuchin Church, Smithfield

From City Centre (Chq) take 60 bus towards Red Cow Luas, getting off at the bus-stop at Ushers Quay

Use the TFI Online Journey Planner / TFI Live App to plan your route.

You can take a taxi to the Smithfield.

If you are travelling from the city centre (O’Connell Streeet) it can take anywhere between 8 minutes and 15 minutes, depending on traffic.

Use the Taxi Fare Estimator to determine your cost.

8 minute walk from Jervis Shopping Centre;
15 minutes from The Spire, O’Connell Street

14 minutes from Heuston Station
21 minutes from Busárus
24 minutes from Connolly Station

Cycle – Hire a Bike from DublinBikes.ie and cycle to Smithfield, parking at one of the two the bike stations there.

Use the TFI Online Journey Planner / TFI Live App to plan your route.

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Smithfield Square, Smithfield, Dublin 7, Ireland
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