Ballycastle has been announced as the host town for the Ulster Fleadh 2027
Ballycastle has been named as the host town for the 2027 Ulster Fleadh.
The Ulster Fleadh is the largest celebration of Irish traditional, music, song, dance and language in the province and takes place each July.
Reacting to the announcement, Causeway Coast and Glens Council’s Events team posted: "Ballycastle has been announced as the host of the Ulster Fleadh 2027, bringing one of the biggest celebrations of traditional music, culture and community to the Causeway Coast and Glens.
"With tens of thousands of visitors expected and a significant boost for the local economy, it's set to be an unforgettable event and a fantastic showcase for Ballycastle and the wider borough.”
The event, hosted by Ballycastle Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCE), will run from July 18-25, 2027.
Posting about the news, Ballycastle CCE said: “We are delighted to say that the Ulster Fleadh will be here in Ballycastle in 2027. Our thanks to all those who went before and their work for traditional music in this area.”