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The 9th Fastnet Maritime and Folk Festival will be held from the 17th – 19 June 2022



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.
Sea songs, shanties, dance, craft market, stalls, workshops, music in the pubs and Community Hall near Ballydehob pier.

This year we are pleased to welcome back Tom Lewis to the festival for the second time http://www.tomlewis.net/, along with old favourites such as Matt Cranitch and Jackie Daly. The Concert last year was sold out, early purchase of concert tickets is advised.
2022 marks a debut appearance for lyrical singer Gemma Khawaja, and also Keith Kendrick and Sylvia Needham. See the guest page for further details.

Most events are free except the Headline Concert and the workshops. Please go to the tickets page if you want to book in advance., Sat June 18th 2022, Ballydehob Community Hall 7 PM, admission 15e.