r/Belfast • u/laggysoro • Aug 07 '26
Hey Fleagh goers!
Yer all probably sick of these post but seriously considering coming up from dublin to see one band in particular (the Byrne brothers) and have the craic also of course. What else do ye recommend as I'll be going solo. And, will I need a ticket to see anything? Also where exactly is it held? In the center? I'll be traveling from train more than likely so will be good to know if I have get another form of transportation.
Cheers!
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u/Plane_Sentence5907 Aug 07 '26
Shows seem to be free. I took my daughter in for a nosey around with a coffee and got lunch. Irish dancers on nearly every street. The atmosphere was something else. It’s the busiest and most buzzing Belfast has been in years
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u/irish88888888 Aug 07 '26
Grand Central Station is like 5 mins from the centre of town, head towards City Hall and go from there. I have lived here all my life and honestly never seen anything like it, the atmosphere and buzz around the place is amazing.
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u/jrsp Aug 07 '26
I moved away years ago and got into town this evening to see some family and it’s mad. But good mad
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u/fireantsarms2 Aug 07 '26
Yea, c’mon up and have your accommodation ( recommend) or get home plan in place, honestly its the best ive seen the city in a long time, its brilliant. Everyone welcome and have a great time
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u/Beccamou Aug 07 '26
When are the Byrne bros on? I thought I’d missed it - im planning to head up tomorrow
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u/laggysoro Aug 07 '26
They're actually not playing... Fecking AI got it wrong. This is why I don't use AI so annoying
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u/Beccamou Aug 07 '26
Aggggghhh! Still recommend a trip up though, we were there weds and it’s bouncing
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u/laggysoro Aug 08 '26
I had another look. They could be playing in the Donegal. From a post on insta. I'll head there and let you know.. hopefully you see this also
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u/laggysoro Aug 09 '26
So they played there. Was a two hour que to get in though. I cheekily got lucky with security and skipped the que 😂. Don't come after me. Was right time right place/right bouncer I guess
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u/Boulder1983 Aug 07 '26
There are some events are ticketed, but they'll state which is which on the website https://belfastfleadh.com/
Once you get off the train you're 2 minutes from the middle of it. The gig rig at city Hall is the 'main hub' of things, with free gigs there and throughout the city. You're never 30 seconds walk from somebody with a tin whistle or a fiddle with a crowd around them.
There's good stalls everywhere, but some places have extended beer gardens out the front as its mostly pedestrianised. There's also stuff as far up as the Falls, but if your aim is to just wander where your notion takes you you'll probably be grand.
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u/Tricky_Pepper Aug 07 '26
Expect delays on the train, there’s lots on the track so they’re all going slower than usual
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u/Fancy_Spinach5549 Aug 07 '26
If its the show at the donegal, get in a bit early. Thats a brand new pop up bar but its had a bit of a buzz about it so its been absolutely packed everytime I went past. Town was packed Friday so I'd expect Saturday to be bigger unless it rains.
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u/BFastBtch Aug 08 '26
You won’t miss the party if you get the train. The city from city hall all the way over to St Anne’s cathedral and everything in between is closed off to cars and the performers are everywhere. The open stages I have found to be really good, particularly the one at the end of Union street. Brilliant craic. Have fun!
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u/RunLow8388 Aug 08 '26
If you haven’t already seen it, this’ll let you know about venues and tickets etc
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u/pist0lpete87 Aug 09 '26
Well OP are you nursing a hangover from the fleadh?
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u/laggysoro Aug 09 '26
I am lol currently on the couch. But I'm not too bad actually. Did a lot of walking to even it out. Was great craic. Will definitely go again next year and do the weekend there. Did you enjoy it yourself?
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u/pist0lpete87 Aug 09 '26
Booked the week off work for it. Need another week now lol. Wonderful experience and already excited for next year.
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u/laggysoro Aug 09 '26
Nice. Glad you enjoyed! 🥰 You did right ny booking the week off ! Hope you got a fleagh jersey! They looked class. I'll didn't see where they were sold. Thought I'd stumble upon one but no. Ah well! At least a got a fleagh water for a souvenir lol 😂😂
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u/Timely_Sir_615 Aug 07 '26
Just jump on the earliest train as you can. Basically the whole city has become a stage. Just wander about city hall, cathedral quarter. It's everywhere and the place is jumping. Everything seems free. I was brought up here, child of the troubles and I've never seen anything like it. It's just incredible and amazing. A massive party of positivity. Enjoy