Belfast applies to host Fleadh for third consecutive year

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 17:14 · Archive

Belfast City Council is applying to host the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for a third year in 2028.

Belfast City Council has confirmed it is applying to host the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for a third consecutive year in 2028. This follows the city's hosting of the event in 2026 and 2027, and builds on the success of Belfast's first Fleadh in August.

The inaugural Belfast Fleadh broke records as the largest celebration of the event ever held and the biggest festival the city has hosted. City centre footfall cameras recorded 1.65 million visits over the eight-day festival, more than double the expected figures. Over 5,000 competitors from 22 countries participated in more than 200 All-Ireland competitions, alongside 438 official events, 107 Gig Rig acts, and 90 participating venues.

The overall economic impact is still being assessed, but the event is expected to greatly exceed the initial £53 million estimate. Belfast would become the latest city to host the Fleadh three years in a row; Cavan town hosted from 2010 to 2012, Clonmel from 1992 to 1994, and Sligo town from 1989 to 1991.

How it is being reported

• Belfast applying to host Fleadh for third year in a rowBelfast Council is applying to host the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for a third year in a row, in 2028.News Letter · 26 Oct, 16:35
• Belfast applying to host Fleadh for third year in a rowIt was confirmed at the latest meeting at City Hall that council officials are moving ahead with a bid for 2028Belfast Live · 26 Oct, 15:40

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