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  • Major event order for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 - consultation summary

    Topics:
    • Law and legislation, 
    • Arts and culture, 
    • Alcohol licensing and registration of clubs, 
    • Community festivals

    Date published: 28 July 2026

    The Department for Communities has published its departmental response to the public consultation on a major event order for the Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉeireann, ‘The Fleadh’, 2026).

    The public consultation took place between 3 June 2026 and 24 June 2026.

    The report presents an analysis of the responses to the public consultation, an overview of any issues raised, and the department’s  decision. Further information is available at:

    • Major event orders

    Documents

    • Major event order for the Fleadh Cheoil Na hÉeireann consultation summary and departmental responseAdobe PDF (883.91 KB)
    • Appendix 1 - Map showing the core area of the Fleadh in Belfast city centreAdobe PDF (260 KB)
    • Appendix 2 - List of licensed premises and registered clubs within the core area of the Fleadh provided by Belfast City CouncilAdobe PDF (144.1 KB)

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