24/07/2026
Translink Issues Travel Advice Ahead Of Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉireann, 2–9 August
Translink is urging anyone travelling into Belfast during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (2–9 August) to plan ahead, allow extra time and expect very busy bus and rail services.
Visitors to the Fleadh, along with people working or using other city centre services, are advised to use public transport, Belfast City Council’s pre-bookable Fleadh Park & Ride sites, or walk and cycle where possible when getting into and around the city centre.
Ulsterbus, Metro and Glider will run with increased capacity, with some minor changes to bus stop and pick-up locations.
NI Railways will operate a revised timetable with extra capacity, and additional late-night bus and rail services will be provided.
Special Fleadh day-return bus services will depart from towns and cities across Northern Ireland and can be booked online.
For live updates and journey planning, visit www.translink.co.uk/fleadh and download the Translink JourneyPlanner app. To pre-book Belfast City Council’s Fleadh Park & Ride sites, go to fleadhcheoil.ie/travel.
Visitors to the Fleadh, along with people working or using other city centre services, are advised to use public transport, Belfast City Council’s pre-bookable Fleadh Park & Ride sites, or walk and cycle where possible when getting into and around the city centre.
Ulsterbus, Metro and Glider will run with increased capacity, with some minor changes to bus stop and pick-up locations.
Special Fleadh day-return bus services will depart from towns and cities across Northern Ireland and can be booked online.
For live updates and journey planning, visit www.translink.co.uk/fleadh and download the Translink JourneyPlanner app. To pre-book Belfast City Council’s Fleadh Park & Ride sites, go to fleadhcheoil.ie/travel.
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Belfast Begins Countdown To Fleadh Cheoil 2026
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Mayor of L'Derry Cllr Martin Reilly has described the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil as a "phenomenal success to date," as the festival attracts more visitors than anticipated. Further numbers are expected in the city over the weekend, as the annual music festival comes to a close.
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Mayor of L'Derry Cllr Martin Reilly has described the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil as a "phenomenal success to date," as the festival attracts more visitors than anticipated. Further numbers are expected in the city over the weekend, as the annual music festival comes to a close.
12 August 2013
All-Ireland Fleadh Opens In L'Derry
The all-Ireland Fleadh has been opened today in L'Derry by Martin McGuinness and President Michael D. Higgins, marking the first time the event has been held in Northern Ireland. The deputy First Minister joined the Irish President in Guildhall Square to mark the opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013, which will run from 11 - 18 August.
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The all-Ireland Fleadh has been opened today in L'Derry by Martin McGuinness and President Michael D. Higgins, marking the first time the event has been held in Northern Ireland. The deputy First Minister joined the Irish President in Guildhall Square to mark the opening of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2013, which will run from 11 - 18 August.
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