In pictures: 10,000 people enjoy Ireland's largest céilí event in Belfast
Performers included Belfast's own Róise McHugh with Down Academy Pipes and Drum also performing alongside Kerry trad band Pólca 4.
The free event ran from 1–5pm Belfast's Maritime Mile today, as part of Belfast TradFest.
The outdoor, family-fun show celebrates the very best in traditional Irish and Scottish music, song and dance.
See if you can spot anyone you know enjoying the céilí in our photo gallery above.
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