Translink has recorded one million passenger journeys across network over the first five days alone of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. As well as drawing visitors from around the globe, the eight-day programme has provided a showcase for local participants too.
Among those taking their place in the spotlight were Highland dancers from Sollus HD-Cookstown, Sollus HD-Mid Ulster and Sollus HD-Londonderry. While familiar faces from Mid and Antrim included musician and broadcaster Willie Drennan. Here’s a flavour of the celebrations in 26 photos.
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Entertaining the crowds in Belfast. Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
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Young musicians strike up a tune. Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye
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Thousands of people, musicians and artists on the streets of Belfast for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026. Photo: Steven McAuley/McAuley Multimedia
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Preforming on Donegall Place. Photo by. Jonathan Porter / Press Eye Photo: Jonathan Porter / Press Eye