PICTURES: All smiles at the official opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Photographer Andres Poveda caught some snaps of the official opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

President Micheal D Higgins officially opened the 2024 event in Wexford town. This years festival is being held for the first time in Wexford town.

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There will be 15,000 performers from across the country competing at the Fleadh.