Buncrana 1979: Were you at the Fleadh?

By Kevin Mullan

Published 13th Sep 2021, 10:38 GMT

In 1979 Buncrana played host to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the third time. Musicians and revellers from all over Ireland and further field flocked to the town for a week of crack agus ceol. Were you there?

Thousands flocked to Buncrana as it hosted its third Fleadh in 1979.

Musicians and revellers on Main Street, Buncrana.

A thronged Main Street during the Fleadh in 1979.

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