Taoiseach pays tribute to Sinéad O'Connor at opening day of Fleadh Ceoil

Taoiseach pays tribute to Sinéad O'Connor at opening day of Fleadh Ceoil

Mike Dunning performs with his grandson LJ Kelly from Athlone on the Opening day of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Mullingar. Picture: Picture Andres Poveda

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar paid tribute to Sinéad O'Connor while speaking at the Fleadh Ceoil in Mullingar this afternoon.

Speaking to the crowd in Mullingar, Mr Varadkar said that this year’s Fleadh, while a celebration, was “bittersweet” following Sinéad’s death.

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