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, a new Maritime play plus  music in the pubs and a Fundraising Concert in Levis Corner House.
A new Maritime play MERMAID a story of alienation and belonging written by Terri Leiber and presented by Creative Co-op  at Levis Corner Bar on 18 June at 8pm and again Tues 20 June 8pm and Weds 21June 8pm
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This year we are pleased to welcome back Steve Turner to the festival   along with old favourites such as Matt Cranitch and Jackie Daly., and for the first time Martyn Wyndham Read and
Doon Road a four piece specialising in Sliabh Luachra music. The Concert last year was sold out, early purchase of concert tickets is advised.Another  first appearance for the Festival is Clare Sands confirmed for The Outback. Levis Corner House on the Saturday, she has played and co written with Steve Cooney, Susan o Neill and Liam O Maonlaoi
2023 marks the tenth year of the Festival, Merfolk  an international folk ensemble who sing magical songs of waterways and the sea. See the guest page for further details www.,fastnetmaritime.com