Debate contribution: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2027
Debate contribution by Dr Caoimhe Archibald on .
- MLA
- Dr Caoimhe Archibald
- Party at the time
- Sinn Féin
- Date
- 5 October 2026
- Type
- Debate contribution
- Business
- Oral Answers to Questions
- Heading
- Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2027
- Assembly identifier
- Official Report component 5774349
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I am delighted that the fleadh will return to Belfast in 2027, providing an important opportunity to attract new audiences and further enhance the tourism and economic benefits delivered to communities and businesses across the North. On 21 September, alongside Minister Kimmins and Belfast City Council Lord Mayor Róis-Máire Donnelly, I met key partners involved in delivering the fleadh 2026 to reflect on the event's success and look ahead to its return. There was a shared ambition to build on this year's achievement and make the 2027 fleadh even bigger and better. Planning is already under way. Belfast City Council, as the lead delivery partner, is working closely with Comhaltas, Tourism NI and industry stakeholders to develop plans for 2027. That includes reviewing lessons learned from the 2026 event and drawing on insights from visitor behaviour, spending patterns and business feedback to enhance the visitor experience and maximise the long-term tourism legacy.
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