Gráinne Walsh

A northsider further north...

[Gráinne Walsh @grainnewalsh]

@DarranMarshall @robbeorn If there aren’t photos of countless babies and toddlers sitting in the Sam Maguire Kerry should ask for a rematch.

[Steve Aiken @SRAikenUUP]

It was a great night, credit to to @MatthewOToole2 @SDLPlive councillors who were there & the Lord Mayor. Looking over @JonBurrowsMLA shoulder his foot was definitely tapping as well. Well done @BelfastBands for working with Fleadh, looking forward to see what they do next year

[Belfast Telegraph @BelTel]

Taoiseach Micheál Martin was among those in the 1,500-strong crowd as the thumping of Lambeg drums and the melody of flutes rang out along the Titanic Slipways during a historic night of musical traditions.

https://t.co/LZn5HUp9Ua

[Mark Simpson @BBCMarkSimpson]

Ulster Bands Showcase at the Titanic Slipways as part of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann. Pic @belfastcc 📸

[Adam James Pollock @AdamPollock]

It has been great to watch the acceptance of Ulster-Scots cultural traditions at what is explicitly an Irish arts festival.

Yesterday I heard pipers play Killaloe, the regimental march of the Royal Irish, a British Army regiment.

No one complained. Unthinkable 30 years ago.

[DUP @duponline]

.@JBuckleyMLA joining in with a performance on the Lambeg at the Fleadh in Belfast.

[Belfast Telegraph @BelTel]

A food business has apologised for “any offence caused” after a video circulated online appearing to show pro-IRA music being played from their van at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast.

https://t.co/zJOo0Wb1Ra

[Feargal Sharkey @Feargal_Sharkey]

What would you give to be in Belfast right now, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Béal Feirste.

[Belfast Bands Forum @BelfastBands]

When would you ever have thought you'd be sitting eating your breakfast with The Lily playing on the radio? 🎶👏

[Belfast Bands Forum @BelfastBands]

While others want to drag Belfast backwards, our culture is firmly on the front foot.

Tonight proved that as we took to the stage with the Ulster Orchestra at the Ulster Hall.

It's another milestone that shows our music, and, our culture, belong on the biggest stages. 🎶💙

[Niamh Costello @niamh_journo]

The best interview I've done in ages. What a fantastic kid! And him only 16 years old. The future is bright! 👏

Massive credit and thanks to @OhYeahCentre & @thekabinstudio 🎤🎸🎻

[Éamonn Cassidy @fb266cc8cb65440]

Lambeg Drums parading towards Kelly's Cellar at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Béal Feirste. Just proof that times are really changing. I couldn't imagine this let alone a Fleadh in Belfast when I was younger.👍🥁🎻🪕🪗🇮🇪😉👍

[Gráinne Walsh @grainnewalsh]

@BelTel Not magherafelt?

[Gráinne Walsh @grainnewalsh]

🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴

[Gráinne Walsh @grainnewalsh]

@AlexKane221b It simultaneously feels like a lifetime ago and just last week.

[Choice @Choice_Housing]

From 11th June 2026 our office at May Street, Belfast will be closed for renovation and will not be open to the public.
https://t.co/DQa7XwtOqn

[Gráinne Walsh @grainnewalsh]

Love this.

[Gráinne Walsh @grainnewalsh]

#NICANTWAIT

[Niamh Costello @niamh_journo]

Two days ago, Rachel - winner of #thetraitors joined other Northern Irish charity reps at Stormont for a protest to a UK Govt decision that will see a 64% funding slash threatens 400 jobs, vital services, and the future of thousands here.

Fair play til her!

[Niamh Costello @niamh_journo]

Two days ago, Rachel - winner of #thetraitors joined other Northern Irish charity reps at Stormont for a protest to a UK Govt decision that will see a 64% funding slash threatens 400 jobs, vital services, and the future of thousands here.

Fair play til her!

[Cool FM News @newsoncool]

⚠️🗣NEW: ‘Devastating’ government cuts could threaten 400 jobs.

📍Hundreds gathered on the steps of Stormont today to hear a call from the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action.

They say they are being pushed to “breaking point” following the UK Government’s decision to cut annual revenue funding for the Local Growth Fund from £25 million to £9.2 million from April 2026.

The sector is calling on the government to reverse the decision and protect services for the future.

Our reporter @SFletcherJourno was there.