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Sam McBride: Fleadh’s arrival in Belfast is a breakthrough for southerners who see the North as foreign

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The Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, a major annual Irish traditional music festival, is being hosted in Belfast. This marks a significant moment for the event, which historically takes place in the Republic of Ireland, by bringing the celebration to Northern Ireland.

The arrival of the festival in Belfast is being characterized as a cultural milestone that bridges perceptions between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Analysts suggest the event serves as a breakthrough in normalizing cross-border engagement for those in the South who have traditionally viewed the North as a foreign jurisdiction.

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