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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 10
Alliance Calls for Permanent Belfast Pedestrianisation After 1 Million Attend Fleadh
Updated
Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 10

Alliance Calls for Permanent Belfast Pedestrianisation After 1 Million Attend Fleadh

3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 10

Summary

  • Alliance representatives across Belfast have urged a comprehensive review of permanent city-centre pedestrianisation after the eight-day Fleadh drew an estimated 1 million people.
  • A large traffic-free zone operated during the festival, which organisers and Green councillor Brian Smyth said was central to handling crowds and creating a lively, welcoming city centre.
  • Kate Nicholl said any expansion must build in disabled parking, accessible drop-off points, transport links and wayfinding from the start rather than as an afterthought.
  • Disabled People Against Cuts NI warned further pedestrianisation without major mitigation would exclude many disabled people who need to park or disembark close to destinations.
  • The first All-Ireland Fleadh in Belfast ended early Monday with at least 4,000 people at City Hall for the close, and the event is due to return on Aug. 1-8, 2027.

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