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Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Calls for Wexford public to play a part in Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025
While we may not be able to do too much about that latter, an army of Fleadh volunteers is once again being assembled ahead of the August 3 kick-off. Last year saw a team of 1,100 volunteers and they were well needed with over 650,000 visitors in attendance at the Fleadh over the course of the week. This year, Wexford is expected to break its own attendance record once again with around 700,000 Fleadh-goers anticipated, so the team of volunteers will certainly need to be ramped up accordingly. "All we need is good weather and more volunteers,' Mr Taaffe smiled, speaking at the most recent Wexford Borough Council meeting. 'We need all the volunteers we can get to be perfectly honest. Even if it's just a couple of afternoons, we wouldn't expect anyone to cover the whole duration of the Fleadh. It'll be a great atmosphere and hopefully it'll take place in glorious weather again.' Mayor of Wexford Catherine Biddy Walsh urged anyone who may have a couple of hours free between August 3 and August 10 to get involved. "I think we as councillors need to lead by example here too,' she said. 'I think most of us are, but it wouldn't be too much to ask to give a couple of hours during the week to help out.' Among the roles volunteers are being sought for are street ambassadors, assisting at competitions, helping to keep streets clean, volunteering at concerts, car parking, providing information, photography and much more. The minimum commitment is a 4 hour shift and shifts vary depending on the role. With volunteers needed throughout the day and night, there is a role and shift time to suit everyone and you can volunteer to just do one shift or as many as you like. The biggest number of volunteers will be required from the Friday to the Sunday, when the bigger crowds are expected to descend on Wexford.
Irish Independent
21-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Wexford Bus to offer free services during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2025
The renowned local operator will be journeys free of charge on the Wexford Bus Connect Town Services (Routes WX1 and WX2) for the duration of the Fleadh and will also be extending their timetables to offer extra night time services to Fleadh-goers making the most of the festival. For Managing Director of Wexford Bus Brendan Crowley, it was about pulling on the purple and gold jersey and helping to ensure that this year's Fleadh builds on last year's success. 'As a proud Wexford company we are thrilled to welcome Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann back to Wexford for another year,' he said. "We are excited to be bringing visitors to our beautiful town and county for this incredible event and are confident that the people of Wexford will once again extend a warm welcome. We're delighted that the Fleadh is committed to encouraging visitors to use public transport to travel to and within Wexford and, in support of this, we are inviting visitors and locals to travel on our services within Wexford town free of charge.' Mr Crowley says that last year the company carried a record number of passengers to Wexford for the Fleadh from Dublin, Gorey, Enniscorthy, Waterford and Carlow and they're hopeful that this year will see just as many visitors. 'By booking in advance passengers were guaranteed a seat at the time they wished to travel, and we could plan our services and add additional resources when required,' he said. 'We encourage all intending passengers to book in advance again this year.' Chief Executive of Wexford County Council Eddie Taaffe was delighted to have Wexford Bus on board once again. 'Having Wexford Bus as the Official Travel Partner of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann was a great success last year so we are very happy to have them on board again this year,' he said. 'Wexford Bus operates an extensive network of bus services within the county so naturally they are a key part of helping us to bring visitors to the Fleadh. We are delighted that they are offering free travel to all passengers on the Wexford Bus Local Town Services (Route WX1 and WX2) during the Fleadh and hope it will encourage people to leave their cars at home. "This is another example of the warm Wexford welcome that is being extended to visitors, and I would like to thank Wexford Bus for their generous contribution.' ADVERTISEMENT Where possible, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann encourages visitors to travel to Wexford by public transport and consider walking, cycling and using the local buses while in the town. Travel emissions contribute to the Fleadh's carbon footprint, if travelling by public transport is not an option, visitors are asked to car share. For more information please visit and
