Member's statement: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
Member's statement by Ms Aisling Reilly on .
- MLA
- Ms Aisling Reilly
- Party at the time
- Sinn Féin
- Date
- 23 June 2026
- Type
- Member's statement (made as a minister)
- Business
- Members' Statements
- Heading
- Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5636699
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Today, the Minister for Infrastructure and the Minister for the Economy, alongside our ardmhéara
and others, will be at the formal media launch of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast. That marks another significant step as we enter the final stretch of preparations for what will be one of the biggest cultural events ever hosted in our city. The countdown is well and truly on, and a real buzz is building across Belfast. Over the past number of years, communities, volunteers, musicians, businesses, Belfast City Council and organisations have worked closely together, and their commitment and enthusiasm have laid the foundations for what promises to be a truly memorable Fleadh Cheoil. Belfast is ready to welcome visitors from every corner of Ireland and much further afield. We are ready to showcase the very best of our city and the people who make it so special. Whether visitors find themselves in north, south, east or west Belfast, they will experience the warmth, creativity and hospitality for which our city is renowned. Beidh fáilte mhór roimh gach uile dhuine.
The fleadh is a celebration of our musical traditions and our cultural heritage. It is about bringing people together through music, language, dance and community spirit. It is also about the opportunities. It is an opportunity to showcase Belfast on the international stage. It will support local businesses, boost our hospitality and tourism sectors and bring benefits to communities across the city. From local traders and family-run businesses to cultural venues and visitor attractions, the positive impact will be felt throughout the entirety of Belfast. Most important, the fleadh will give us the chance to tell a positive story about our city: a city that is confident, welcoming and proud of its heritage. There is still a lot of work to be done, and the finishing touches need to be worked through, but I look forward to seeing Belfast welcome musicians, performers, families and visitors from near and far for a celebration of music, culture and community in our city of Béal Feirste
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342 words. Text as published by the Northern Ireland Assembly.
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