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First Fleadh in Belfast hailed as ‘unforgettable week’ for the city

It has been estimated that more than a million visitors came to the Northern Ireland capital for the festivities.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

IRE vs AFG 3rd ODI Live Streaming: Where to Watch Ireland vs Afghanistan match

Ireland vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Live Streaming: Afghanistan take on Ireland in the third ODI of the five-match series on August 10, 2026. Here’s the IRE vs AFG match time, live streaming details, TV telecast information and where Indian viewers can watch the game online.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Most X accounts posting about Belfast and Southampton unrest were based outside UK

Exclusive: Analysis shows 55% of accounts were overseas – and seven of 12 most-read posts came from US

The Guardian - UK · Aug 9

Fleadh visitor numbers to Belfast expected pass one million by Friday

Predictions ahead of the first hosting of the world’s biggest celebration of Irish culture and music had been 800,000 for the whole week.

Evening Standard · Aug 7

Irish premier hails cross-community participation at Belfast Fleadh

Taoiseach Micheál Martin spent Thursday afternoon in Belfast as the city hosted its first Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

Evening Standard · Aug 6

“It took far more than pressing a button,” says creator of controversial AI images shown at Belfast exhibition – and, honestly, I agree

The man behind AI-generated images that have caused a ruckus after recently being displayed at a major photography exhibition has defended his work – and, even as a photographer who dislikes AI, I agree with him

Digital Camera World · Aug 6

First Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast brings 95% surge in footfall

The Northern Ireland capital is hosting the world’s largest celebration of Irish music and culture for the first time this week.

Evening Standard · Aug 4

Ed Sheeran-backed cross-border music project takes centre stage at Fleadh

The young people from Belfast and Cork performed a rendition of The Cranberries hit Zombie at the gig rig at Belfast City Hall.

Evening Standard · Aug 3

President Connolly opens Belfast Fleadh celebrating ‘universality’ of music

Stormont’s First and deputy First Ministers also addressed the hundreds at Belfast City Hall to open the world’s largest celebration of Irish music.

Evening Standard · Aug 2

Gary Lightbody praises Belfast’s thriving music scene ahead of Fleadh

The Snow Patrol frontman said that despite travelling the world playing music, he has always felt the call back to Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard · Aug 2