Nineteen people were arrested for public order offences as thousands gathered in south Tipperary for the annual Fleadh Cheoil music festival.

A TIPPERARY town came alive with the sound of traditional music last night as the 53rd Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann got off to a rousing start.

A Co Tipperary town came alive with the sound of traditional Irish music tonight as the 53rd Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann got off to a roaring start.