Clare County Council has confirmed its decision to approve the event licence application from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Craobh na Mainistreach regarding the hosting of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Ennis from 14th-22nd of August 2016.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will feature a range of indoor and outdoor music and cultural events. An estimated 400,000 people are expected to attend the various events included in the Fleadh.
The application for the event licence, accompanying documents, maps and drawings were lodged with Clare County Council on 10th February 2016. Further information was received from the applicant on 22nd April and on the 3rd, 9th and 16th May 2016.
Clare County Council has granted a licence subject to 20 conditions. Some of these conditions include health and welfare, litter control, transport and public liability.