Well after all the planning and meetings the Fleadh has arrived in the great town of Tullamore. It's only Tuesday and already there is a great buzz around the town. Everywhere you look there are people with instruments of all kinds. The flags are up and look super and to everyones amazement our summer has also arrived at long last which is going to make the Fleadh probably one of the best ever.

It's so hard to know what to buy in, how much will we need, how much change will we need, how many staff will we need and when will we need them. Anyway I think I am well organised and I intend to put on one hell of a show for all our visitors. You only get one chance to make a first impression and I can guarentee that the staff of the Tap will, as always, put on a great show.

I will be back next week to report on how the Fleadh went and then it is time to start planning for the ploughing championships.... What a year for Tullamore... The best town in Ireland!!