Councils could collaborate to bring Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann to Cork

Hosting the national Irish cultural event in 2028 or 2029 could provide the region with a €100m windfall

Irish dancers from the Reilly School of Irish Dancing, Belfast, performing at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 in Belfast, which generated €61.7m. Picture: Oliver McVeigh/PA

Cork County Council is to seek a collaboration with the city council in the hope of winning a bid to host the annual Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, which if successful could provide the region with a €100m windfall.

County council chief executive Moira Murrell said her staff will “100% work” with their counterparts in the city to put forward the strongest joint bid possible.