Debate contribution: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Debate contribution by Ms Michelle O'Neill on .
- MLA
- Ms Michelle O'Neill
- Party at the time
- Sinn Féin
- Date
- 22 June 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution (made as a minister)
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5638221
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Yes. I have been listening to a lot about it on the radio. The buzz and excitement are starting to build for the fleadh coming to Belfast for the first time. It is a huge opportunity for the city. It will celebrate the best of us and show a really positive image, in direct contrast to what we have seen over recent weeks. The preparations are well under way for what will be a hugely exciting summer, with hundreds of thousands of people coming from all across the island and further afield to celebrate Irish music, culture and heritage. They will get to see the best of Belfast, and I really look forward to that being the case. It will be a massive economic booster as well. There will be a great legacy for the city because some people will come for the first time, will get to see us and see how warm and welcoming we are and will, no doubt, return.
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