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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 kicks off in Belfast

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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.

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

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

RTÉ News🏁 first to report11 hrs ago

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