Ulster Fleadh 2019; Everything you need to know!

This years Ulster Fleadh competitons take place on 27th and 28th of July in County Downs Castlewellan.

Venue and Times

The marching band competition venue is St Malachys GAA, this is the same as last year. The competiton is Sunday 28th beginning at 12.30pm with the Pipe Bands and then continues from 2pm with all other sections. The map below shows you exactly where to go.

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Weather

The weather is always an issue at these outdoor events so below is the current forecast for Sunday. Its giving it dry and cloudy but warm and some showers in the morning so hopefully it will be dry.

Parade Route

Its the same route as last year, it will begin at the competition venue on Circular Road, then turn right onto Upper Square, then left down Main Street up to Castlewellan lodge. If its like last years parade there will be hundreds lining the streets in the sunshine again.

Marching Bands Competing

• Junior Miscellaneous –
  • -Cloich Cheann Fhaola Junior
• Senior Miscellaneous –
  • -Ramelton Town Band-Donegal Town Band-Holy Cross Atticall Band
• Junior Flute –
  • No competitors

• Pipe Bands –
  • -St Josephs Longstone

Tomorrow we will be looking at each competition section in depth. To keep up to date with all Ulster Fleadh 2019 News Click here