US EditionEd Sheeran Wows Crowds with Surprise Fleadh Appearance
WEXFORD TOWN, COUNTY WEXFORD, IRELAND, AUG 5 – Ed Sheeran honored his Wexford roots with a surprise set at the festival, which expects over 750,000 attendees this year, blending original songs with traditional Irish music.
- On August 5, 2025, Ed Sheeran unexpectedly performed at The Sky and The Ground on South Main Street in Wexford during the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann festival.
- The appearance came after ongoing speculation about his presence and was inspired by Sheeran’s ties to Wexford through his late grandmother, Anne Mary Sheeran, who passed away in 2023.
- Sheeran shared the stage with Irish musicians Amble, BIIRD, Beoga, and Aaron Rowe, performing a selection of his popular songs such as 'Castle On The Hill' and 'Perfect,' as well as traditional pieces like 'Wild Mountain Thyme' and 'Raglan Road'.
- Thousands of fans gathered outside the packed pub, and Sheeran also played an acoustic version of 'Perfect' for those unable to enter, creating an electric atmosphere noted on social media.
- This impromptu appearance highlighted Sheeran’s identification with Irish culture and added momentum to the Fleadh, which expects over 750,000 attendees and live broadcasts on TG4 through August 10.
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