Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody praises Belfast’s music scene ahead of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which begins on Sunday and runs until August 9. Multiple outlets report that Lightbody credits the city’s thriving musical culture and says he has always felt a strong connection to Northern Ireland despite travelling worldwide for his career.
The Irish Mirror adds that the festival is expected to draw large crowds, with an estimated 800,000 people expected to attend. The Fleadh takes place in Belfast and features Irish traditional music and related cultural events throughout the week-long programme.
Overall, the coverage focuses on Lightbody’s remarks about returning to Northern Ireland and highlighting the local community’s role in supporting live music, while also outlining the scale and timing of the Fleadh festival.
