50,000 expected in Ballybunion for World Fleadh
More than 50,000 traditional music fans are expected to descend on Co Kerry this week for the first-ever World Fleadh to be held in Ireland.
One thousand set dancers and more than 40 acts are due to perform at the event in Ballybunion, which gets underway today.
The Gypsy Kings, the Waterboys and other leading trad acts are due to perform on a stage overlooking the Atlantic Ocean during the finale of the festival on Sunday.
The organisers expect the event to generate up to €20m for the local economy.
