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)

BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - AUGUST 2: First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, speaks during 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: First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, speaks during 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: Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Emma Little-Pengelly, speaks during 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: A participant with her harp or cláirseach attends 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: Chilldren play traditional Irish music during 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: Irish dancers rehearse 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: 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)