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Mary Ann's Poor House Tales

Clifton House · Clifton House, 2 North Queen Street, Belfast, BT15 1ES

Daily · 3 Aug–7 Aug · 10:30am–4pm

Clifton House at the Fleadh

Experience a vibrant programme of events at Clifton House during Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, connecting visitors with Belfast's rich musical, cultural and social history.

The programme includes an engaging history talk exploring Edward Bunting and Mary Ann McCracken, two important protectors of Irish music, featuring performances from the Sky Harp Ensemble. Visitors can also enjoy taster tours of Clifton Street Cemetery and self-guided tours of Belfast's former Poor House.


Event Dates

3 August 2026 – 7 August 2026

Sunday 3 August

Bookable slots every 15 minutes between:

  • 10:30am – 12:30pm
  • 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Monday 4 August

Bookable slots every 15 minutes between:

  • 10:30am – 12:30pm

Tuesday 5 August

Bookable slots every 15 minutes between:

  • 10:30am – 12:30pm
  • 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Wednesday 6 August

Bookable slots every 15 minutes between:

  • 10:30am – 12:30pm
  • 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Thursday 7 August

Bookable slots every 15 minutes between:

  • 10:30am – 12:30pm

Opening Times

DayTimes
Monday10:30 - 16:00
Tuesday10:30 - 12:30
Wednesday10:30 - 16:00
Thursday10:30 - 12:30
Friday10:30 - 16:00

Discover the people, places and stories that helped shape Belfast's musical and social heritage.

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