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Belfast’s first Fleadh ‘so joyful’ in a city that was once ‘so dark’

The first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to take place in the Northern Ireland capital drew visitors from across the world.

Evening Standard · Aug 9

President Connolly opens Belfast Fleadh celebrating ‘universality’ of music

Stormont’s First and deputy First Ministers also addressed the hundreds at Belfast City Hall to open the world’s largest celebration of Irish music.

Evening Standard · Aug 2

Ed Sheeran sets up cross-border musical youth project

The North South Sounds 2026 project will be launched at the Fleadh in Belfast on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jul 31