Countdown to 2014 Feile is on

The countdown has begun to Ireland’s biggest, and most vibrant community festival.

Féile an Phobail has been enlivening, entertaining and educating West Belfast and beyond with its rich mix of music, literature, spoken word, tours, talks, community events and street parties this past 26 years, and now, from July 31 – August 10, the highlight of the city’s summer calender marks its landmark birthday with an array of international acts and local legends, not to mention hundreds of events right across the city.

Boyzone, Kaiser Chiefs, Jason Manford, Soul II Soul, Paul Young, The Selecter, Wolfe Tones, Frances Black, Laidback Luke and Blasterjaxx are among the international-class acts in Falls Park for August 26 Féile as West Belfast prepares to throw open its doors to the world.

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As well as the headlining music and comedy acts, Féile 2014 plays host to a diverse range of literature, drama, visual art, family fun, sports events, tours and walks, discussions and debates and Irish language events.

In total, over 250 events are set to take place over eleven days, at 50 venues across West Belfast / Gaeltacht Quarter and the City Centre, including family favourites such as the annual traditional Carnival Parade (Sunday August 3), Party in the Park, The Teddybear’s Picnic in Falls Park and a host of other events to appeal to all.

The programme is completed with an impressive range of sports, community and other events in the spaces and places througout West Belfast, a truly eclectic line-up which mirrors the impressive wild diversity of talents and creativity that has made the west of the city such a culturally rich hotbed.

Féile’s extensive programme of events is available on www.feilebelfast.com. Tickets can also be purchased from the Féile website, Ticketmaster.ie or any Ticketmaster Outlet, or by calling 028 9031 3440.

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