Feile Love
For 35 years Feile have welcomed guests from arts and music to activists and politicians from around the world. Here are some testimonies from Feile contributors:
“The warm welcome I received here is even warmer during Féile. There is no better all-round festival in the world”
Martin Sheen, Actor
“Féile an Phobail is one of our great festivals, attracting thousands of visitors from across the island and
beyond. It’s been promoting the positive cultural and creative reputation of West Belfast for over 25 years at
home and abroad, providing the kinds of experiences that bring people of all ages and from all backgrounds
closer together – the kinds of shared experiences you probably only get through Féile an Phobail. Our city is
much the richer for having such an engaging, accessible and inclusive festival of arts, culture and community
life, celebrated in all their vibrant diversity.”
Roisín McDonough, Chief Executive, Arts Council of Northern Ireland
“It is great to be here and participate in talent, in effort, in creativity, in genius in so many ways. This is truly a Féile an Phobail, to lift our hearts, connect to our community, to give us bright memories, the kind of memories that build and
renew communities”
Mary McAleese, former President of Ireland
“The warm welcome I received here is even warmer during Féile. There is no better all-round festival in the world”