Ahh the Fleadh, the Belfast Fleadh – were you there? I’ve never seen Belfast so lively, so fun, so full and so mad. It was so good – it was genuinely emotional. I’m even tearing up as I write about it.
I think my favourite thing was watching tiny children everywhere playing trad on everything from banjos to harmonicas. I also realised I’m obsessed with the sound of the Uileann Pipes. I’m looking forward to its return in 2027. I even saw one spokesperson, before the latest one even ended, calling for Belfast to have it for a third year. Sure they might as well keep it here.
I made a commemorative linocut print. It was exhibited in Belfast Print Workshop, Vault Artist Studios and Pigment Space. It’s now for sale in my online shop.
Visit Fleadh linocut to find out more.
