Campaigners to bring Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann to Ennis will this week begin working towards 2016, and say they're hopeful of success.
The national committee has voted to give Sligo a second year of the event dashing hopes of a 2015 gathering in Clare.
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It's been almost 40 years since the Clare hosted the Fleadh, which would be worth millions to the local economy if it were to return.
Micheál O’Riabhaigh, Chairperson of the Working Group for the Ennis Bid for Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, says they're optimistic for two years time.