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The Mayo Gaelic Football team have climbed Croagh Patrick in thanksgiving after winning the All Ireland Football Championship for the first time in 75 years
Saint Patrick fasted atop the mountain for 40 days in 441 AD
"It's always a good day on the mountain."
The famous Féile an Phobail Poc Fada made its return on Saturday, with youngsters as young as 10 in attendance.
With Féile an Phobail founder Gerry Adams also there, the Poc Fada is a tradition for the GAA where hurlers and camogs have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and determination as they battle against the elements and the mountainous conditions to keep their balance and co-ordination as they strike a sliothar over a lengthy course in the fewest strikes possible.
Organiser Margaret Flynn talks to Colm Lenaghan about the significance of the event.
🎥 Colm Lenaghan
“The fleadh belongs to all of us who call this place home. It’s our fleadh and we celebrate our tradition together.”
Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister was among those who spoke during the opening day of the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026.
Emma Little-Pengelly addressed crowds at Belfast City Hall, saying that culture does not divide people but brings us together.
📽️ Dylan Hegarty