Fleadh na gCuach

Celebrating its 31st year in 2025, Fleadh na gCuach (the Cuckoo Fleadh) is a cherished traditional music and community-based arts festival held in Kinvara, Galway. Known for its vibrant ambiance and exceptional talent, the festival has garnered a stellar reputation as a showcase for traditional music, attracting musicians from across Ireland and beyond. This eagerly anticipated event has become a treasured tradition, bringing together locals and visitors to revel in music, culture, and community.

All Welcome

Whether you’re a seasoned session player or a curious newcomer, Fleadh na gCuach welcomes all to join in the joyful melodies and spirited camaraderie that define this extraordinary event. During the festival, Kinvara’s pubs host over 50 lively sessions, creating an immersive musical experience for attendees.

Family Friendly

Family-friendly activities abound at the festival, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From traditional music, singing sessions and poetry readings to kids’ activities including a Cuckoo Fun Run, Puppet Show, Art Play and much more , attendees can expect a weekend filled with joy and entertainment.

The Poster

A highlight of the Fleadh is its renowned poster, a testament to local artistry. This year’s poster, is crafted by Noortje Vandommele. “Growing up in Kinvara, I feel honoured to have been there to enjoy the starting point of Fleadh na gCuach. I remember the excitement around our small village and the music filling the air. I particularly remember listening to Pateen Keane singing and still to this day feel extremely lucky to have witnessed that. Music and art are very much the culture and soul of this community, and although I can’t carry a note myself, I am truly grateful to have been asked to create this year’s poster art. I could visualise it in my head as soon as I was asked… Enjoy!”

The poster will be available for purchase in local shops, offering attendees a chance to take home a piece of Fleadh memorabilia.

Artists Joe Boske and Ryan Lavin with their Cuckoo Fleadh Artwork

Mark your calendars for the May bank holiday weekend (2nd to 5th May) and join us for a celebration of music, culture, and community at Fleadh na gCuach

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Getting Here

See image below for times of public transport from Galway and also, back by popular demand, The Cuckoo Express will be running on Sat and Sun of the festival from Gort to Kinvara (and back again!). You can pay on the bus or, if you feel like being super-organised, you can book ahead by clicking the link below and choose which journey you want. Return tickets only. Please note there is a booking fee of €1.70 added to the price if you book ahead – this is an eventbrite charge and beyond our control.

We have also organised a couple of mini-bus taxis to be on hand for the weekend to get people home to other areas around Kinvara.

Tickets are LIMITED so get in quick. You can either pay

Price is €10 return plus a booking fee of €1.70 (blame eventbrite for that bit!)**

All tickets can be booked at this link –Cuckoo Express Tickets

Please make sure you select the correct day!

**NB – Tickets are non-refundable