Féile an Phobail
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Teach na Féile
473 Falls Road
BELFAST
BT12 6DD
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LocationCity Centre
Gaeltacht Quarter
West Belfast
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Now over twenty years in the business Féile has grown enormously and is now recognised as one of the biggest community led festivals in Europe.
Féile an Phobail was established in 1988 as a direct response to the conflict in Northern Ireland. Its purpose was to celebrate the positive side of the community, its creativity, its energy, its passion for the arts, and for sport. It furthermore aimed to provide events and entertainment at a price that the majority of the community could afford.
The August Féile has proved a resounding success, growing from strength to strength and inspiring other troubled areas to organize similar festivals. The carnival parade routinely brings over 50,000 participants for a colorful, musical procession with specially-designed floats representing a chosen theme.
“The Féile has etched a place in people’s hearts. Féile now attracts people from different cultures, backgrounds and traditions from all over the world. A true international event for everyone.”
Gerry Adams MP
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FacilitiesCafé / Rest / Bar, Available Tour Guides, Book Online, Book Online, Child Friendly, Seasonality  
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