The third annual Crawley Fleadh (pronounced Flar) kicked off at 8pm tonight at the Conservative Club, Three Bridges.The Fleadh is a celebration of Irish culture taking place in venues throughout the area.

The opening night concert featured live music from Sateen and Fairtrade plus Irish dancing from the Andromeda School of Irish Dancing. MC for the night was television presenter Alan Ennis and additional material was provided by Marie Aine Dhrainne in both English and Irish Gaelic.

The Fleadh opening night was also the venue for the launch of the 2006 Annual Report which detailed plans for the future and reviewed events during the year. Distinguished guests included the Deputy Mayor of Crawley, elected officials and representatives from the Irish Embassy in London.

[Crawley Fleadh 2006] - [2006 Annual Report (PDF) 87kb]