13th – 15th September 2024, Dooagh, Achill Island
The village of Dooagh host the inaugural Dooagh Folk Festival from 13th to 15th September, with a line-up that includes Matt Molloy, John Carty, ALDOC, Lisa Lambe and many many more. Over 35 artists will take part in over 21 events over the course of the weekend. Full details and latest news is available on the official event website.
The Festival also features a fantastic charity raffle, with proceeds going to local good cause Gearoid’s Smile and national charity Brain Tumour Ireland. Prizes include a weekend break for two in New York. Full details and ticket purchase links available via iDonate.
Scroll down for full festival programme or click the link below to start ordering your tickets:
FESTIVAL PROGRAMME
FRIDAY 13th SEPTEMBER
Trad Session – Front Bar, The Wavecrest, Dooagh 7pm (free entry)
Opening Concert with Matt Molloy and John Carty, Niamh Ní Charra Trio, Anach & BRÍD
Wavecrest Hotel, doors 7.30pm. Tickets €25.
SATURDAY 14th SEPTEMBER
Lunchtime Recital with Laoise Kelly
Gielty’s Bar & Restaurant, 12 noon. Buy Saturday ticket.
Matt Molloy – A Life in Music
An Hour of music and conversation with Matt Molloy & Paul McGrattan.
Gielty’s Bar & Restaurant, 2pm. Buy Saturday ticket.
Get the Buzz (Bodhrán Workshop)
A lively hour-long Bodhrán workshop for all levels with The Bodhrán Buzz!.
Gielty’s Bar & Restaurant, 4pm. Buy Saturday ticket.
Festival Concert with ALDOC, Lisa Lambe with Steve Cooney, and Niall Hanna
The Wavecrest Hotel, doors 7.30pm (includes entry to Festival Club). Buy Saturday ticket.
Festival Club
The Wavecrest Hotel, 11.30pm til late. €10 entry (free with Saturday ticket). Over 18s only. Buy Saturday ticket.
SUNDAY 15th SEPTEMBER
Festival Swim & Sauna – Keel Beach, 11.30am
Festival Brunch, Lílí Bán Coffee & Soundwave at The Bervie, Keel, 12.30pm
“The Day After” with The Achill Lads
Gielty’s Bar & Restaurant, 3pm.
Closing Session with The O’Malley’s
The Shark Bar, Keel, 7pm
