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Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 kicks off with musical celebration in Belfast

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

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.

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

Irish Times🏁 first to report6 days ago

Described as the Olympics of Irish traditional music, artists worldwide are set to attend cultural highlight