President Joins Belfast Fleadh Celebration | Limerick News

President Catherine Connolly rolled through Belfast on a city bike, fully immersed in the electric energy of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann — the first time this iconic cultural festival has landed in the city. With foot traffic soaring 95%, pubs packed and streets buzzing, the President kicked off the festivities by celebrating music and dance as unifying forces, then met local artist Danni Simpson who gifted her a hand-painted map of Ireland. Over 176,000 people flooded the city on Sunday alone — already surpassing projections — as over 200 events and 180 traditional music competitions unfold across Belfast’s pubs and streets. This historic event, only the second time held in the North after Derry in 2013, is hailed as one of the most culturally vibrant editions ever, proving how music and community can transform a city. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3bd567e897bf377d