Belfast hosts All-Ireland Fleadh as 1.6 million visitors attend the eight-day festival
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Belfast hosts All-Ireland Fleadh as 1.6 million visitors attend the eight-day festival

16 Aug 2026 · Originally published 16 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Belfast - 'Unrecognisable city' hosted All-Ireland Fleadh
Belfast welcomed 1.6 million visitors during the eight-day Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, a turnout that far exceeded initial expectations. For long-time residents and musicians, the event marked a significant shift in the city's history, demonstrating how far Belfast has moved beyond the divisions of the past.
Source: BBC Northern Ireland
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