The Fastnet Maritime and Folk Festival is an international festival based in the picturesque village of Ballydehob, West Cork, featuring Maritime and other Folk music.Song Writing Competition[ Maritime] which is sponsored by IMRO

 

Sea songs, shanties,Song Writing Competition, Workshops, Craft Stalls,  music in the pubs and a Fundraising Concert in Ballydehob Community Hall Side Room.

 

This year we are pleased to welcome back to the festival   along with old favourites such as Matt Cranitch and Jackie Daly., and  Martyn Wyndham Read,  The Concert last year was sold out, early purchase of concert tickets is advised. Ballydehob Community Hall Side Room on the Saturday.

2024 marks the eleventh year of the Festival, Merfolk return by popular demand  a folk ensemble who sing magical songs of waterways and the sea., and for the first time singer songwriter  Enda McCabe See the guest page for further details

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Most events are free except the Fundraising Concert Sat June 15th 2024, Ballydehob Community Hall

Please go to the tickets page if you want to book in advance.,  .