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Fleadh kicks off in Belfast with colourful performances

Fleadh kicks off in Belfast with colourful performances
BBC Northern Ireland Monday 03 August 2026, 06:09 UTC 1 min read
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The eight-day festival, running until 9 August, is the world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture.

The eight-day festival, running until 9 August, is the world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture.
Belfast (LOCATION) Irish (ORG)
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