Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has returned to Mullingar following a two year break due to Covid.

The festival attracts in the region of around half a million people to the Westmeath town.

Former Taoiseach Brian Cowen accepts award at @fleadhcheoil for his contributions to the music festival.

🎻 Full report from Mullingar on @NTBreakfast tomorrow morning. pic.twitter.com/swfSN87oqw

— Josh Crosbie (@JoshCrosbie3) August 4, 2022

The main competition section of the Fleadh starts today and runs until Sunday.

We sent Newstalk reporter Josh Crosbie to check out the atmosphere.