Fleadh is an archaic spelling of the Irish word fleá (pronounced [fʲlʲaː]), meaning a festive occasion or banquet. It is used by a number of festivals such as The Philadelphia Fleadh, which have an Irish-originated inspiration. The term Feis is commonly used referring to Irish dance competitions ,
So there you have it, Irish Lesson 101.
I’ve been going to this festival since it began. This year was the best by far. The Feis has taken on a life of it’s own. I was amaze to see so many competitors dancing everywhere you looked. The weather cooperated, so the dancers had a cool breeze and didn’t have to worry about their costumes or bouncy hair getting wet. On the other side of the venue was the Fleadh, It is always a treat seeing old and meeting new friends. The music was non-stop, as they had two stages at either end of the venue and all the audience had to do is turn their seats around. There were lots of great vendors selling a plethora of wares. Kudos to all the volunteers who kept every thing running smooth. Thank you CJ & Chrissy Mills for another great day.
