Nearly 3,000 musicians gathered last night in Co Offaly to break the world record for the largest number of people to take part in a traditional Irish music session.
The gathering of 2,852 people at the Fleadh Ceoil na hÉireann in Tullamore beat last year's inaugural event, which attracted 2,745 musicians from all over the world.
The event was preceded by a parade through the streets of the town watched by thousands of people.
Fleadh spokeswoman Karen O'Grady said organisers were thrilled with how the
night went.
"We were absolutely delighted with the turnout," she said.
The session lasted 56 minutes, 11 minutes longer than last year's event.
Participants came from countries across the globe, including Japan, the United States, the UK, and throughout Ireland.
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann began last weekend and runs until tomorrow.