Fleadh Cheoil 2025 in pictures: Musicians and dancers entertain large crowds on bustling Wexford Streets
Music festival running for eight days in Wexford Town
Maisy Fribbs from Fethard, Co Tipperary, receives a lesson from harpist Aideen Byrne. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw The Portlaoise Comhaltas dance group attracted a big crowd for their street performance in Wexford. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Three musicians play a traditional Irish number during Fleadh Cheoil. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Organisers expect 700,000 people to attend over the festival's eight days in Wexford. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Michael McCormack, a local musician from Oilgate, Co Wexford, performs on the street. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Ruairi and Odhran Carney from Old Ross, Co Wexford, entertaining the crowd. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Street performances from musicians of all ages form an important part of Fleadh Cheoil. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Noel Macken from Mullingar, Co Westmeath, plays as crowds fill Wexford's streets. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Ellamay Fribbs from Fethard, Co Tipperary, listens attentively during a harp-playing demonstration. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Samuel Tait from Scotland fills the Wexford air with the sound of his accordion. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw 
