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Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies following short illness

POPULAR comedian Jimmy Cricket has died at the age of 80 years old following a short illness.

Ardchisteoir an Chomhaltais breá sásta le Béal Feirste

Mhol Ardchisteoir Chomhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, Éamonn Ó hÁrgain, Béal Feirste go hard na spéire mar chathair óstála na Fleidhe, agus dúirt sé go raibh sé dóchasach do dtiocfadh sé ar ais go Béal Feirste sna blianta romhainn.

PIC OF THE DAY: Teamsters turn out for Féile visit

KEEP ON TRUCKING: A powerful delegation from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, led by President Sean O'Brien, was in West Belfast this morning to visit Áras Uí Chonghaile — the James Connolly Centre — and meet with the leadership of Ireland's 'Strongest Union' SIPTU.

GALLERY: Thousands take part in the Féile Carnival Parade

THOUSANDS of people took to the streets of a very sunny West Belfast on Saturday afternoon for the annual Féile an Phobail Carnival Parade.

What's on Day 2 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann?

AFTER a thrilling start to Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Belfast yesterday, the city is readying itself for a second day of music and culture treats today, Monday 3 August.

WATCH: Fleadh fever on day one as Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann arrives in Belfast

TENS of thousand of people descended upon Belfast City Centre on Sunday as Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann arrived in Belfast for the first time.

FÉILE 26: Politics, policing confidence and femicide talks on Monday

WE are into the last week of events at Féile an Phobail and it is another busy day on Monday.

An Ghaeilge i lár an aonaigh ar chéad lá na Fleidhe

Bhí an Ghaeilge le cluinstin go forleathan ar an Mhórstáitse ar chéad lá d'Fhleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 i mBéal Feirste.

Tens of thousands celebrate first day of the Fleadh in Belfast

Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 has officially opened in Belfast for the first time, as the city celebrates together with powerful performances, family-friendly events and vibrant outdoor music spilling onto streets across the city.

Gaelic Games: Antrim Ladies crowned All-Ireland champs after last-second winner over Carlow

TG4 All-Ireland Junior FootballFinalAntrim 1-13Carlow 2-9At Croke Park

Ar aghaidh linn: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has lift-off

Thousands packed into the centre of Belfast on Sunday as Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2026 was officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Belfast, Róis-Máire Donnelly, Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly, the First and Deputy First Ministers, and dignitaries from Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.

Comedian Jimmy Cricket dies following short illness

Ardchisteoir an Chomhaltais breá sásta le Béal Feirste

PIC OF THE DAY: Teamsters turn out for Féile visit

GALLERY: Thousands take part in the Féile Carnival Parade

What's on Day 2 Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann?

WATCH: Fleadh fever on day one as Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann arrives in Belfast

FÉILE 26: Politics, policing confidence and femicide talks on Monday

An Ghaeilge i lár an aonaigh ar chéad lá na Fleidhe

Tens of thousands celebrate first day of the Fleadh in Belfast

Gaelic Games: Antrim Ladies crowned All-Ireland champs after last-second winner over Carlow

Ar aghaidh linn: Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann has lift-off

Sweet success for Ciara at The Big Andytown Bake Off

FÉILE 26: Carnival Parade and The Whistlin' Donkeys on a stand-out Saturday

Make the switch to public transport for Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann

Excitement builds ahead of Antrim Ladies All-Ireland final in Croke Park

Foireann ag Laochra Loch Lao sa Chorn Domhanda Frithchiníochais

Gaelic Games: St John's thrash local rivals St Paul's in quarter-final clash

MATCHDAY LIVE: Moneyglass lead Tír na nÓg in relegation play-off as final ten minutes unfold

BREAKING: Antrim announce McShane as new Antrim senior hurling manager

ROBIN LIVINGSTONE: Hillsborough parade a right royal poser

JUDE COLLINS: Time to shame Martin and Harris into action

TRÓCAIRE: Belfast donations have changed lives in Zimbabwe with UK government support

ANDRÉE MURPHY: The gods of fair play were AWOL on Sunday in Croker

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