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Thank you to Belfast for hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 – an open letter to the city

On behalf of hosts Belfast City Council, Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and Ards CCÉ, a...

Farewell to Fleadh: a week of culture, craic and friendship set to end on a high note today 

After a magical, whirlwind week of music, culture, craic, learning, competition, com...

Belfast enjoys the brilliant beat of the Fleadh as weekend crowds flock to the city

Saturday is widely expected to be one of the busiest days for this year’s Fleadh Che...

People encouraged to Park & Ride into Belfast for a busy weekend of Fleadh competitions

People are being encouraged to leave the car at home and use one of the three Fleadh...

Belfast in full song as Fleadh footfall reaches 900,000 since Sunday

Day 6 of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has seen the first All-Ireland competitions get u...

Competitions get underway at the Fleadh in Belfast today

Today, Friday 7 August, sees the start of the hotly anticipated Fleadh Cheoil na hÉi...

Ulster Bands Showcase takes place at Titanic Slipways as part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast

The Ulster Bands Showcase took place at the Titanic Slipways this evening as part of...

Scoil Éigse’s young musicians and tutors perform Grand Finale gig in front of Fleadh crowds at Belfast Cathedral

Hundreds of aspiring young musicians and learners have been gathering at Ulster Univ...

Day 5 of the Fleadh takes the action from day into evening with late night travel options for residents and visitors

It’s Day 5 of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast and spirits are still high, ahead...

Vibrant city-wide fringe festival among the highlights of Day 4 of the Fleadh in Belfast

Today marks the halfway point of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast – and the ...