W.E. IRISH

17/03/2026

11/03/2026

W.E. Irish Fleadh Cheoil 2026 - Ticket Update 🎉

We’re delighted to say the event is currently SOLD OUT – thank you so much for the amazing support! 💚

If you have purchased tickets but can no longer attend, please let us know by Friday at 21:00 so we can release the tickets for resale and give someone else the chance to join.

We are looking at releasing any returned tickets on Saturday morning at 10:00, so keep an eye on our page if you missed out.👀

Please note: there will be no tickets available on the door, so this will be the only chance to secure any additional tickets. 🎫

Thanks again for your support – we’re really looking forward to celebrating with everyone attending! ☘️🎶

Event info: www.weirish.org.uk

11/03/2026

We’re delighted to welcome the Bristol Ceilidh Collective to the W.E. Irish Fleadh Cheoil 2026 this St. Patrick’s Weekend!

Known for their high-energy ceilidh dancing and infectious folk spirit, they’ll be getting everyone on their feet for some traditional Celtic dancing. 🎶

Never ceilidhed before? Perfect! Their mission is to bring ceilidh to everyone - beginners and seasoned dosey-doe pros alike. Just jump in and join the fun. ☘️

Fleadh Cheoil 2026:
📍 Trinity Centre, Bristol
📅 Sunday 15 March
⏰ 12:00 – 20:00

Expect a full day of live music, ceilidhs, Irish dance performances,workshops, and talks from Irish writers.

🎟 Last tickets available online now — a small number will also be available on the door on the day. More info: weirish.org.uk

11/03/2026

Join us at the W.E. Irish Fleadh Cheoil 2026 this St. Patrick’s Weekend for Native Tongues, a special programme celebrating Irish writing, storytelling, and poetry.

Taking place Sunday 15 March (12:00–20:00) at Trinity Centre, Bristol, the day will feature Lin Rose Clark, Jim O’Sullivan, John Rea, and bestselling historian James Hawes, sharing readings, poetry, and reflections on Irish history, heritage, and the Irish diaspora. 📕

Native Tongues sessions will take place throughout the day alongside live music, workshops, and ceilidhs. 🎶

🎟 Last tickets available online now - a small number of tickets will also be available on the door on the day.

📅 The full event timetable will be sent to ticket holders.

More info & tickets: weirish.org.uk

10/03/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: 🏡

With less than a week to go until the W.E. Irish St Patrick’s Weekend Fleadh Cheoil, we’d like to say a big thank you to Cotswold Homes for supporting this year’s event. ☘️

Cotswold Homes are a trusted property development and construction company, known for delivering high-quality homes with a strong focus on craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and community values.

Their support helps us bring together a full day of Irish music, dance, and cultural celebration for the Bristol community. 💚

Join us for the W.E. Irish St Patrick’s Weekend Fleadh Cheoil:

📍 Trinity Centre
📅 Sunday 15th March 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 20:00

☘️ Live music
☘️ Dance performances
☘️ Cultural activities
☘️ Community celebration

We’re incredibly grateful to Cotswold Homes for helping make this event possible.

🔗 Learn more about Cotswold Homes: www.cotswoldhomes.co.uk

🔗Buy tickets for the Fleadh Cheoil 2026: www.weirish.org.uk

10/03/2026

Performer Spotlight: Éire Waves 🎶

With less than a week to go until the W.E. Irish St Patrick’s Weekend Fleadh Cheoil, we’re delighted to welcome Paula, host of Éire Waves, to the lineup.

Éire Waves is a monthly radio show on Noods Radio, Bristol’s independent station celebrating the exciting new wave of Irish artists while connecting them with the classic sounds that shaped Irish music. The show spans genres from trad folk and rock to pop and experimental, highlighting the rich storytelling tradition at the heart of Irish music. ☘️

At the Fleadh Cheoil, Paula will open the day with a specially curated playlist of Irish music and will be playing music throughout the day between bands, keeping the energy flowing and the atmosphere lively. 💚

Join us for a full day of live music, dance, and Irish cultural activities.

📍 Trinity Centre
📅 Sunday 15th March 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 20:00

☘️ Live performances
☘️ Irish music old and new
☘️ Dance and cultural activities
☘️ A vibrant celebration of Irish culture

🎟️ Visit weirish.org.uk to find out more and buy tickets.

10/03/2026

Performer Spotlight – Fleadh Cheoil 2026: O'Malley School Of Irish Dance ☘️

We’re delighted to welcome O’Malley School of Irish Dance to the stage at the W.E. Irish St. Patrick’s Weekend Fleadh Cheoil 2026 at Trinity Centre!

Founded in 2007 by Kate O’Malley (T.C.R.G.), the school is registered with An Coimisiún le Rincí Gaelacha and offers traditional Irish dance classes for both children and adults. Their talented dancers regularly perform at displays and shows, while also preparing for local and national competitions. ✨

Get ready for an energetic and beautiful showcase of traditional Irish dance as part of this year’s celebrations. 💃

About the Fleadh Cheoil 2026

Join us on Sunday 15th March at Trinity Centre, Bristol for a full day of Irish music, dance, food, and community as part of our St. Patrick’s Weekend celebrations. With live performances, cultural showcases, and great food vendors, it’s set to be a fantastic day for all ages. ☘️

🎟️ Tickets: https://weirish.org.uk
🌐 O’Malley School of Irish Dance: https://omalleyirishdance.co.uk/

06/03/2026

A big thank you to our generous sponsors supporting the W.E. Irish Fleadh Cheoil 2026! ☘️🎶

We’re incredibly grateful for the support from three fantastic organisations helping us make this year’s event even more special:

✨ Spring – kindly donating a beautiful Pandora bracelet for our raffle.
🔗 https://springmeto.com/

✨ Nisbets – generously contributing £100 to provide tickets for low-income families so more people can enjoy the event.
🔗 https://www.nisbets.co.uk/


✨ Tayto Group – supplying two boxes of the iconic Tayto crisps for the celebrations.
🔗 http://www.taytogroup.com/


Your support helps us bring the community together through Irish music, culture, and great food. We really appreciate your contribution to making the event possible. 💚

If you’re part of the teams at Spring, Nisbets, or Tayto Group, we’d love to see you at the Fleadh! 🎶

06/03/2026

Get your jig on with ☘️

Looking to inject some energy into your day? Join David for a high-energy, soul-lifting Irish Ceili dance experience!
Whether you have two left feet or you’re a seasoned dancer, this event is all about community, laughter, and fun. 🎶

David brings a relaxed, step-by-step approach to teaching traditional Irish Ceili dances, making sure everyone feels welcome from the very first “one-two-three.”

No partner? No problem! Ceili dancing is all about coming together, meeting new people, and having a laugh while you learn.
It’s more than just a dance event - it’s an experience that gets your heart pumping and your spirits soaring. 💚

This performance will be part of the W.E. Irish St Patrick’s Weekend Fleadh Cheoil!

📍Trinity Centre
📅 Sunday 15th March 2026
🕐 12:00 – 20:00.

Enjoy a full day of live music, dance, and Irish cultural activities. ✨

Grab your trainers, bring a friend, and join us for fun and fitness the Irish way! ☘️

🎟️ Visit weirish.org.uk to find out more and buy tickets.

06/03/2026

Performer Spotlight: .band 🍏🎶

Meet Avalen, a traditional folk band named after their love of the Orchard Inn on Spike Island (Avalen means “apple tree” in Cornish!). They bring a warm, homely brand of West Country folk music, blending Celtic classics with nautical tunes of the South West. With fiddles, banjos, guitars, and even a bouzouki, Avalen are taking Bristol back to the old ways… one jig at a time! 🎻✨

📅 Sunday 15 March 2026
📍 Trinity Centre, Bristol
⏰ 12:00 – 20:00

🎟️ Tickets now available:
🔗 www.weirish.org.uk

05/03/2026

Food Vendor Spotlight: 🍕

As part of our Fleadh Cheoil celebrations this St Patrick’s Weekend, we’re thrilled to welcome Wild Pizza Co to keep you fuelled for a full day of music and dancing!

Serving up on Sunday 15th March 2026 at , this Bristol-based pizza favourite brings authentic, long-fermented Neapolitan-style pizzas straight from their wood-fired oven 🔥

🔗 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW:
www.weirish.org.uk

Join us for a full day of Irish music, culture, and craic as we celebrate St Patrick’s Weekend in true Bristol style ☘️

📅 Sunday 15 March 2026
📍 Trinity Centre, Bristol
⏰ 12:00 – 20:00
🎶 Fleadh Cheoil
🍕 Food Vendor Spotlight: Wild Pizza Co

Tag your friends and come hungry… these pizzas are not to be missed 💚