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Belfast composer Neil Martin brings global sounds to Fleadh Cheoil 2026

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Irish News36 mins ago

As musical director of ArtsEkta’s acclaimed Connections at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026, the award-winning composer will bring together musicians from across cultures, traditions and genres

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Evening Standard21 hrs ago

First Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast brings 95% surge in footfall

The Northern Ireland capital is hosting the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture for the first time this week.

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Belfast Telegraph1 days ago

First Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast sees 95% footfall surge

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Irish Times1 days ago

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026: Two tribes unite for Belfast festival

‘I think it’s important that we talk about our histories, how similar we are’

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Irish Independent2 days ago

President Connolly says Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast celebrates ‘universality’ of music

More than 200 events and 180 traditional music competitions are taking place

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TheJournal.ie3 days ago

President Connolly opens Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast celebrating ‘universality’ of music

It is the first time the annual music festival has been held in Belfast and only the second time it has been held in Northern Ireland.

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RTÉ News🏁 first to report3 days ago

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to begin in Belfast

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will get under way in Belfast for the first time in the event's history this afternoon.

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