Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026

Subject: Fastnet Maritiume Festival 2026
From: The Sandman
Date: 25 May 26 - 03:38 AM

The Fastnet Maritime and Folk Festival in Ballydehob, West Cork, is scheduled for June 19 to 21, 2026. It is a weekend celebration featuring sea songs, folk music, dance displays, craft markets, and traditional Irish music sessions.Festival HighlightsMusic & Dance: The festival brings together shanty singers, traditional folk artists (like Matt Cranitch), and international dancers for performances in village pubs and on outdoor stages.Activities: Expect street busking, craft markets, car boot sales, and family-friendly events like a "best dressed pirate competition".Cost: Most pub gigs and street events are completely free.Official Schedule: View the full lineup and plan your weekend on the Fastnet Maritime and Folk Festival website.

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritiume Festival 2026
From: The Sandman
Date: 25 May 26 - 03:41 AM

song writing competition , contemporary sea songs
here is a song in praise of Stephen Redmond. Come listen now a song ill sing
I hope that it will please
concerning Stephen Redmond
who swam the seven seas
At the age of 47 this feat he did complete
The Only man from Ireland who swam the seven seas
The Only man from Ireland who swam the seven seas
He swam the irish channel
and last the tsugaroo strait
the hazards that he overcame
to many to relate
fighting with the current he strove against the tide
never knowing if hed make it or if hed live or die
This deed of endurance no one can deny
as he saw the distant shoreline
the waves came crashing high
his goal drew ever nearer the seagulls raised a cry
heres a toast to the rman from cork
who swam seven oceans wide
copyright Dick Miles may 2026 See less

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: GUEST,Tom Patterson
Date: 25 May 26 - 06:50 AM

A great festival in a magical place.

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: The Sandman
Date: 30 May 26 - 03:58 PM

thanks

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: The Sandman
Date: 01 Jun 26 - 10:01 AM

songwriting competition sun june 21

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: The Sandman
Date: 04 Jun 26 - 03:21 PM

The song writing competition is now sponsored by Barry O Brien [Irish Whip] and Fastnet Maritime Festival.
IMRO are no longer sponsors, we thank them for past support.
I hope thy do not manage to lose any sponsorship application forms in the future

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: The Sandman
Date: 07 Jun 26 - 02:24 AM

The fundraising pub quiz was a great success, , Many thanks to sponsors Rosies Bar., Liam and Ger Kenneally ,Budds Béal Blasta Schull Harbour Hotel, Maritime Hotel Bantry Thanks also to Quiz Setters Siobhan and James Arnold who, provided a fascinating Fun Quiz, and thanks to all members of the community who supported the event 350 euros was raised. Festival dates are june 19 22 2026 see website

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: The Sandman
Date: 11 Jun 26 - 06:55 AM

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Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: The Sandman
Date: 11 Jun 26 - 07:11 AM

we thank our latest sponsor Lady of the Valley | Ballydehob

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: The Sandman
Date: 11 Jun 26 - 07:15 AM

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064532958441

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Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: GUEST,Tom Patterson
Date: 13 Jun 26 - 05:12 AM

Less than one week now to the start of this great festival in magical West Cork.

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: The Sandman
Date: 16 Jun 26 - 03:16 AM

thanks

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: The Sandman
Date: 17 Jun 26 - 01:09 PM

thanks to all sponsors

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: r.padgett
Date: 17 Jun 26 - 02:37 PM

All the best for good do!

Ray

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: The Sandman
Date: 19 Jun 26 - 04:53 AM

Programme
2026 PROGRAMME



Friday 19th June

Rosie’s :7:00–9:00 pm: Ballydehob Trad music session Dick Miles and friends

Levis 8PM- Megatrad over the shop counter 15e and BF see levis website

Levis 1030pm Merfolk Tim Browne Enda McCabe

Rosie’s. 9:30 pm
Sing-around –, Rosie Stewart, Conor & Jessie Anthony,   Sheila Park Chris Wilson MC.   Ann Alderson , Impressed,Tim Browne, Damien Barber, Brian Peters . Graham O Callaghan

Sandboat 9:30 pm
Sing-around –   Dave Morton & Tom Patterson, , Jim Mageean Pat Sheridan.Tom Perry and Clive Brooks.Enda McCabe Merfolk

Irish Whip 9.30 pm

Mooncoin

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Festival June 19-21, 2026
From: The Sandman
Date: 21 Jun 26 - 03:26 AM

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Sunday 21 June Ballydehob
Budds 1045 to 11 30am
Merfolk
11 am CRAFT STALLS,Free. Back of Bank Building, SPONSORED by Ballydehob Community Council
11 am to 5 30 pm contact Dick Miles 085 8343145 or 087 1266069 [e-mail]
Irish Whip 12:30–2:30 pm
Big Sing – Enda McCabe, Jim Mageean & Pat Sheridan, Impressed, Rosie Stewart, Conor & Jessie Anthony, Dave Morton Tom Patterson Brian Peters ChrisWilson. Anne Alderson . Damien Barber Andrew Mackay and Carole Etherton
LEVIS 1 30 Merfolk
Rosies Singaround 2.35PMTO 4 PM Conor & Jessie Anthony Tim Browne Sheila Park Rosie Stewart, Brian Peters ,, Damien Barber Jim Mageean & Pat Sheridan, . Graham O Callaghan
Levis Corner Bar 4 pm.to5 30pm Rosie Stewart Sheila Park Damien Barber Graham o Callaghan
J DALY 200TO 4PM Trad Session Maria Cotter . Pat Fleming Tony O Connell
Vincent O Mahonys Trad Session 4 to 6pm, Heidi Montgomery and friends
J DALY 500 PM- 7 pm Mooncoin
Sandboat 2:45–5:00 pm
Sing-around –, Impressed, Dave Morton & Tom Patterson,Tom Perry and Clive Brooks. Enda McCabe
Andrew Mackay and Carole Etherton
Irish Whip 4 00pm Maritime Songwriting Competition, sponsored by Barry O Brien and Fastnet Maritime Festival ..200 in cash prizes
Ballybia4 00 to 5 00pm West Cork Ukelele Cafe
Ballybia 5 00 to 600pm
Rosie’s 5.45–7:15 pm
Sea songs on Sunday – Jim Mageean & Pat Sheridan, . Impressed,, Dick Miles, Sheila Park,,Andrew Mackay and Carole Etherton Brian Peters GrahamO Callaghan
Levis’s .8PM Paul Tiernan supported by Julie O Sullivan,see Levis Website
Rosie’s 7:30 pm to 8 30PM
Singaround. Jim Mageean Pat Sheridan, , Impressed Tom Perry and Clive Brooks Enda McCabe Damien Barber Andrew Mackay and Carole Etherton
Rosies Pat Fleming and Maria Cotter Tony O Connell 8 30pm
Irish Whip 10:00 pm
All hands on deck, all singers. MC s Barry OBrien
Monday 22 June
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Rosie’s7 :00–9:00 pm
Survivors’ session – Dick Miles, , Dave Morton & Tom Patterson, Impressed, Sheila Park, Tom Perry and Clive Brooks Brian Peters Andrew Mackay and Carole Etherton
IrishWhip 915 1100pm Scroacht , Impressed Sheila Park, Dick Miles,Conor and Jesse Anthony ,Tom Perry and Clive Brooks Brian Peters and Irish Whip Scroacht Group Andrew Mackay and Carole Etherton
Weds 19 June Sandboat 9 15pm Dave Morton Tom Patterson Sheila Park Dick Miles
All events are free unless otherwise stated. Concert tickets can be bought on the website by Paypal or by paying at the door. Or on sale at Ballydehob Post Office, Advance bookings will be given priority.