The event will be held between the 11th and 18th of August next year.

The announcement was made by the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Ard Comhairle after bids were received from Wexford and Belfast, with Wexford winning out.

According to RTÉ, Barbara Walsh, Chairperson of Craobh Loch Garman Comhaltas, said: "We are thrilled, honoured and humbled by the successful vote we have received from the Ard Comhairle of Comhaltas, both for our town and in the members of our voluntary bid committee who have put in a huge amount of work to help us achieve this result".

The event is expected to reel in 50 million for the region, according to Tom Enright, CEO of Wexford County Council.

This year’s Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann will be held in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, from the 6th to the 14th of August.