Níl aon Fleadh Cheoil arís an bhliain seo ach tá solas ag deireadh an tolláin; níl an oiread céanna contúirte ag baint leis an ród seo romhainn.

Until we get to the other end of that tunnel we stay in virtual mode. So, no physical Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Instead we have FleadFest which, while it is hosted by An Sligeach, is a truly global event, an opportunity for every branch, county and country to showcase its finest. TG4, FleadhFest media partner, will provide 8 hours of programming from Sligo. They will also broadcast one-hour programme from each of the four provinces. Along with broadcasting of events and showcases, there will be live streaming of competitions.

Contae Loch Garman has been asked to come up with four 30 minute programmes, with contributions by all branches. For its part, Craobh Loch Garman will present an all-singing, all-dancing 5 minute snippet.