BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 2: Street performers play at a bus stop on the opening day of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 near City Hall on August 2, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This year Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 takes place in Belfast marking the historic first time the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music is hosted in the city. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 2: Street performers play at a bus stop on the opening day of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 near Belfast City Hall on August 2, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This year Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 takes place in Belfast marking the historic first time the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music is hosted in the city. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 2: Carys Cassidy, an Irish dancer rehearses backstage at the opening ceremony for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 at City Hall on August 2, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This year Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 takes place in Belfast marking the historic first time the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music is hosted in the city. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 2: Carys Cassidy, an Irish dancer rehearses backstage at the opening ceremony for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 at City Hall on August 2, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This year Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 takes place in Belfast marking the historic first time the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music is hosted in the city. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 2: Carys Cassidy, an Irish dancer rehearses backstage at the opening ceremony for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 at City Hall on August 2, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This year Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 takes place in Belfast marking the historic first time the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music is hosted in the city. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 2: Carys Cassidy, an Irish dancer rehearses backstage at the opening ceremony for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 at City Hall on August 2, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This year Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 takes place in Belfast marking the historic first time the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music is hosted in the city. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 2: (L-R) Lord Mayor of Belfast, Róis-Máire Donnelly, President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian McEnery attend the opening ceremony for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 at City Hall on August 2, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This year Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 takes place in Belfast marking the historic first time the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music is hosted in the city. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 2: (L-R) First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, Lord Mayor of Belfast, Róis-Máire Donnelly, President of Ireland, Catherine Connolly and her husband Brian McEnery attend the opening ceremony for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 at City Hall on August 2, 2026 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This year Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 takes place in Belfast marking the historic first time the world's largest celebration of traditional Irish music is hosted in the city. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)