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In photos: The last weekend of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Thousands gather in Cavan town for final days of the Fleadh.

AS THE FLEADH Cheoil na hÉireann enters its final days, thousands of people continue to gather in Cavan to celebrate traditional Irish music.

While some are simply spectators soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying the multitude of gigs, sessions and concerts offered over the ten-day festival, others have travelled from all over the world to compete against their fellow musicians.

Photocall’s Laura Hutton was on hand to capture some colourful images around Cavan town today:

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    From left: Dale McKay (16) from Portlaoise, Cliona Coughlan (17) from Portarlington, Laura McManus (15) from Portarlington, Kay McManus (17) from Portarlington, Cathal O'Connor (17) from Portlaoise and Robbie Walsh (14) from Carlow. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
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    Business as usual, as Grace Dunne (15), Sarah Dunne (13) and Niamh Ryan (14) from Tipperary play on. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
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    From left: Jarlath (12), Shania (9) and Eoin (14) Holland from Co Tyrone take part in the Fleadh. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
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    Lauren Galvin (left, 10) and Vicki Millar Murphy (centre, 8) from Co Cavan busk for charity during Fleadh Cheoil na h'Eireann. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
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    Lauren Cahill (left, 12) and Lauren Galvin (10) from Co Cavan busking for charity. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
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    Musicians make their own space to play on Cavan's Main Street. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
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    Fifteen-year-old Kevin Holland from Galway making the most of an opportunity to busk during the Fleadh. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    Musicians entertaining the Cavan crowds. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    Relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere in Cavan town on the last weekend of Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
  • Fleadh Cheoil na h'Éireann

    Shania Holland (9) from Co Tyrone busks in Cavan during Fleadh Cheoil na h'Eireann. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
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    The crowd on the Main Street, Cavan as today's sessions got underway. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)
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    Frank McCaffrey from Cavan and Sheilagh Stevens from Yorkshire in England get into the spirit of things. (Photo: Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)

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    Aug 18th 2012, 11:09 PM

    Real annoyed…. First time I’ve missed it in 7 years….

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    Aug 19th 2012, 9:27 AM

    Gotta love the Fleadh! :) Missing it this year too… :(

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    Aug 18th 2012, 9:13 PM

    Is it still the big p### up it was many years ago in my own town three years in a row jesus they were might weekends

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    Aug 19th 2012, 9:05 AM

    great to see so many young people playing trad music, great pictures

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    Aug 19th 2012, 11:32 AM

    As a Cavan native I can definitely say this year was the biggest and best of the 3 years. Fierce bit of craic, can’t wait for the closing tonight. A great success story for Cavan in light of the recent negative Quinn exposure.

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    Aug 19th 2012, 12:55 PM

    Last night was chaotic :)

    Definitely the best year so far…pity we can’t have it every year :(

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    Aug 18th 2012, 10:48 PM

    Muc savages

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    Aug 18th 2012, 10:57 PM

    A Part of our culture we can be proud of . And as for the muck savage comment. Is that the best you could come up with .Sad

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    Aug 19th 2012, 12:51 PM

    f***ing troll

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    Aug 20th 2012, 12:14 AM

    Just back from it. Fantastic couple of days. Well done to organisers – they did an excellent job.

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