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Féile Sheáin Mhic Pháidín - John McFadden Festival

29 to 31 January 2027Ticketed

Newport honours fiddler John McFadden with a weekend rooted in traditional music and social dancing.

MyMap visitor guide · Sources checked 22 September 2026

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When
29 to 31 January 2027
Where
Newport, Newport
Entry
Ticketed. Listed price: €15. Check booking options and fees with the provider.
Kind
Festivals

What to expect

The festival brings together workshops, concerts, a céilí and informal sessions. Irish conversation and a Rambling House element broaden the programme beyond instrumental performance.

Sources: Fáilte Ireland Open Data

Planning your visit

The 2027 dates are listed as 29 to 31 January. Check the edition’s timetable before selecting workshops, since a musician’s class, concert and social event may have separate admission. Earlier programmes do not establish next year’s tutors.

Sources: Fáilte Ireland Open Data

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Tickets and entry

Ticketed. Listed price: €15. Check booking options and fees with the provider.

Fáilte Ireland Open Data, imported 22 September 2026

Booking happens on the organiser’s own site: johnmcfadden.org. This site does not sell tickets and holds no information about whether any are left.

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The nearest scheduled stop is Newport (638101), 10 m away in a straight line. Use the planner to check walking connections for your journey.

  • Newport 10 m
    buses 450, 460a and 460b
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Where this comes from

Programme and visiting details are based on the sources below, checked on the dates shown. The original listing was supplied by Fáilte Ireland under CC BY 4.0. For changes to the programme or ticket availability, follow the organiser’s official link.

  • Fáilte Ireland Open Data · imported 22 September 2026
    Licensed event-specific tourism record researched and rewritten; organiser source availability checked.

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