More than one million passenger journeys across Translink network over the first 5 days of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

More than one million passenger journeys have been made on Translink network over the first 5 days of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann.

This is an additional 275,000 passenger journeys compared with the equivalent period last year

Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the largest celebration of Irish music and culture in the world, is under way in Belfast.

placeholder image — Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the largest celebration of Irish music and culture in the world, is under way in Belfast.

The Special Fleadh timetable in place offers with significantly enhanced capacity across bus and train network.

Passengers are advised to plan ahead, leave extra time for journeys and expect services to be busy – check Journey Planner before travel.

And as Belfast prepares for the final weekend of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Translink would like to thank customers for their patience and support so far and has put a major transport plan in place to help meet continued high demand and connect people safely to and from the event.

For the final weekend, a special Fleadh timetable will operate with significantly enhanced capacity and additional services across the network, including late night services and the official Fleadh Park & Ride operations.

Demand is expected to remain exceptionally high throughout the finale weekend and customers are encouraged to plan ahead, check journey information before travelling, allow extra time for their journey and arrive early for services where possible.

With record numbers expected to travel by bus and train, Translink teams will continue to closely monitor demand and respond where operationally possible.

Services are expected to be extremely busy at peak times and, where vehicles reach capacity, customers may occasionally need to wait for planned relief services to arrive.

Public transport remains the best way to get to the Fleadh, helping more people enjoy the event while reducing congestion across the city.

Customers are encouraged to check the Translink Journey Planner app on the day of travel for the latest service information and travel updates.

Additional information is also available through Translink socials and at www.translink.co.uk/fleadh.

Information on the three official Fleadh Park & Ride sites, which offer frequent shuttle bus services to and from the city centre, is available at www.fleadhcheoil.ie/travel .