Ard Fheis

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An Ard Fheis (pronounced [ˈɑːɾˠd̪ˠ ˈɛɕ]; plural ard fheiseanna) is an annual convention, usually of a political party. It is an Irish and Scottish Gaelic word, which can be translated loosely as "high festival". The term was first used by Conradh na Gaeilge for its annual convention.

The following Irish political parties refer to their conventions as ard fheiseanna: Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, Sinn Féin, Republican Sinn Féin, and the Workers Party of Ireland. Siol nan Gaidheal of Scotland also hold ard fheiseanna.