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@failte_feirste_thiar Bill Groves from The Roddy McCorley Heritage Centre talks about the world class offering available when visiting. The Roddy McCorley Heritage Centre offers an incredible museum with over 200 years of Republican history, a restaurant with rooftop terrace overlooking the city, lounge bar and functions and event spaces. More information available at https://roddymccorley.com/ #westbelfast #visitbelfast #belfast #irishtour #belfasthistory #irishhistory #gaeltachtquarter ♬ original sound - Fáilte Feirste Thiar
@failte_feirste_thiar Stiúrthóir and Director at @culturlann Cónall Ó Corra, talks about the history of the landmark Irish Language Arts Centre on the Falls Road in Belfast #belfast #visitbelfast #westbelfast #irishtour #belfasthistory ♬ original sound - Fáilte Feirste Thiar
@failte_feirste_thiar World class Irish Trad musicians will be playing in venues across west Belfast from 1st - 17th March as part of @Féile_Belfast ♬ original sound - Fáilte Feirste Thiar
Sample Itineraries
Get inspired by our selection of sample thematic itineraries on things to do in West Belfast.
Eolaí an Earraigh | Spring Guide 2026
Spring in West Belfast is a time of fresh energy, colour, and community. As the days grow longer, the streets, parks, and cultural spaces come alive with music, creativity, and local events that showcase the spirit of this vibrant part of the city.
Across West Belfast you’ll find traditional music sessions, live performances, art ex-hibitions, and community gatherings taking place in welcoming venues and shared spaces. It’s a season when locals and visitors alike can explore the area’s rich history, thriving arts scene, and strong sense of place.
From walking the historic streets to discovering great local cafés, culture, and con-versation, spring offers the perfect time to experience the warmth and character that make West Belfast so special.
Celebrating 25 Years of Fáilte Feirste Thiar and a Quarter-Century of
Tourism Growth in West Belfast
A special event was held this week in Áras Uí Chonghaile to celebrate a major milestone, the 25th anniversary of Fáilte Feirste Thiar, the organisation at the heart of west Belfast’s tourism transformation. The event brought together community champions, civic leaders, tourism partners and political representatives to mark the achievements of the past quarter century and look ahead to future opportunities.
Speakers included the Minister for the Economy, Dr Caoimhe Archibald, who praised the leadership in transforming West Belfast into a thriving and internationally recognised visitor destination.
West Belfast Welcomes Record-Breaking Visitors
2024 was a milestone year for West Belfast, recording over 3 million visitor trips to our flagship attractions, green spaces and festivals, contributing an incredible £135 million to the local economy.
The remarkable increase in visitor numbers to West Belfast highlights tourism’s role as a powerful engine for local economic transformation. This growth reflects the success of strategic tourism development that capitalizes on the area’s rich heritage, vibrant local businesses, and strong community-led initiatives.
Áras Uí Chonghaile
Áras Uí Chonghaile is one of Belfast’s leading visitor attractions and one of the jewels of West Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter. We recently met up with their Business Development Manager, Clíodhna
A Touchscreen to the West
A NEW digital tourism information touchscreen has been installed at Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich. The hi-tech digital touchscreen, which is the tenth to be rolled out by Visit Belfast, contains