Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16 2023

Subject: FASTNET MARITIME FOLK FESTIVAL JUNE 16
From: GUEST,RJM
Date: 17 May 23 - 05:01 AM

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

Subject: RE: FASTNET MARITIME FOLK FESTIVAL JUNE 16
From: GUEST,RJM
Date: 17 May 23 - 05:02 AM

www.fastnetmaritime.com

Subject: RE: FASTNET MARITIME FOLK FESTIVAL JUNE 16
From: GUEST
Date: 17 May 23 - 11:33 AM

https://www.ballydehob.ie/category/accommodation/
https://www.ballydehob.ie/category/accommodation/

Subject: RE: FASTNET MARITIME FOLK FESTIVAL JUNE 16
From: GUEST
Date: 17 May 23 - 11:46 AM

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Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST,RJM
Date: 18 May 23 - 03:47 AM

Guests include Matt Cranitch Jackie Daly  “ Doon Road “     Pat Fleming - Accordion Conor Daly - Fiddle Fionn O Hanlon - Bouzouki Simon Crehan - Guitar
Rosie Stewart
Cork singers club.
That makes about 20 irish perfomers.

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST
Date: 26 May 23 - 01:14 AM

The Fastnet Maritrime and Folk Festival is almost upon us. Dust off your Tonsils and make sure you get your tickets in time. Levis Corner Baris proud to be the venue of FundraIsing Concert on Saturday7 PM . Don’t worry, if you are not the singing type there are free music sessions withJackie Daly and Matt Cranitch and Doon Road in the pubs.

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST,Tom Patterson
Date: 26 May 23 - 06:06 AM

Fun festival, vibrant village / town location and stunning local scenery. Only 21 more sleeps.......

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST
Date: 01 Jun 23 - 11:50 AM

and this coming weekend it is Ballydehob Country music festival

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST
Date: 02 Jun 23 - 02:29 AM

BREANNDÁN Ó BEAGLAOICH & ROSE MORRISON

Breanndan and Rose met in 2017 in West Kerry, Ireland. They have performed together on both sides of the ocean including Town Hall in New York City, Newport Folk Festival, Other Voices in Dingle, and throughout Germany. They’ve recorded on Oscar winner Glen Hansard’s last album ‘This Wild Willing.’ Breanndan came to Cape Breton for the Celtic Colours International Festival in fall 2018 to build traditional rowing boats, Naomhógs. Rose, as artistic creator and director, alongside Breanndan collaborated with other artists and musicians from Scotland, Ireland and Nova Scotia to celebrate language, music and dance. Their debut album as a duo will be released in Summer, 2023.

Dont Miss this very special evening..

BREANNDÁN Ó BEAGLAOICH & ROSE MORRISON

Over The Shop Counter

Thursday 15th June 2023

Doors 7pm Gig 7.30pm admission 20

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST,RJM
Date: 02 Jun 23 - 07:16 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B3P7shFBCU DO ME AMMA,

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST
Date: 08 Jun 23 - 02:24 AM

Steve Turner, Martyn Wyndham Read,Gemma Khawaja and many more. Fundraising pub quiz this friday

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST
Date: 10 Jun 23 - 04:57 AM

Succesful pub quiz last night 43 people taking part, thanks to everyone

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Jun 23 - 02:52 AM

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Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Jun 23 - 03:21 AM

Due to illness Rosie Stewart is unable to be with us

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 15 Jun 23 - 05:38 AM

Good luck for the weekend Dick. If you'll excuse the pun, I hope it is all plain sailing :-)

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Jun 23 - 05:58 AM

Thankyou.

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Jun 23 - 11:01 PM

Thursday night concert was a success

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST
Date: 19 Jun 23 - 02:48 AM

its not over till thefat lady sings

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16
From: GUEST,SussexCarole
Date: 21 Jun 23 - 04:39 PM

What a fantastic weekend that was, thank you Dick for inviting us to join you. Was great to meet up with our Ballydehob and folk friends. We raised many rafters and raised a few pints too.

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16 2023
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Jun 23 - 03:33 AM

Thankyou, we had a fine informal singaround last night in the sandboat, and are meeting up tonight at 9ish to have another sing. then a fri night music session in irish whip

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16 2023
From: GUEST,Tom Patterson
Date: 25 Jun 23 - 07:21 AM

I echo the words of SussexCarole! It was a great event which included a really enjoyable late Monday session with local singers and festival guests. Many thanks to organiser Dick Miles.

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16 2023
From: GUEST,RJM
Date: 26 Jun 23 - 02:14 AM

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Just boarded the ferry home after our second attendance at incredible weekend of the best sea music and shanty singing one is ever likely to hear in one place, in one weekend on the 'emerald isle'. Jim Mageean, Pat Sheridan, Steve Turner, Tom Perry & Clive Brooks, Gemma Khawaga, Andy Kenna, Sheila Park, Dave Morton & Tom Patterson, Matt Crannitch & Jacky Daley, Chris Wilson & Anne Alderson, Merfolk, Dick Miles, Martyn Wyndham Read, Doon Road, Impressed, Cork Singers' Club, Jesse & Conor Anthony and Andy Mackay and Carole Etherton - oh, and did I mention 'Yours Truly?', all topped off with an amazing survivors' session in The Irish Whip pub with the Irish Whip Scroacht Group! Special mention must be made of the mighty Dick Miles for putting it on and of Helmsman - Andy Kenna for glueing it all together in his own inimitable style!
The event?: The Fastnet Maritime & Folk Festival - Ballydehob, County Cork. Be there next year (if you weren't this...:-)). Lastly but not leastly (is that a word?), our thanks and undyin gratitude to Kathleen and John Sullivan for amazing breakfasts, and general billeting - exemplary! All in all, Fantastic!
Keith & Sylvia xx

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16 2023
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 26 Jun 23 - 04:25 AM

Andy Kenna was a teacher when my kids were at school. Only found he played concertina and sang when he came to our folk club.

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16 2023
From: GUEST,RJM
Date: 01 Jul 23 - 10:58 AM

From Martyn Wyndham ReaD
Martyn wanted me to pass on a message to friends and singers he was with last weekend.
It is now just over a week that I was at the Fastnet Maritime and Folk Festival in the South West of Ireland and I am still wallowing in the joy of being there. The music, company and location, Ballydehob, were wonderful and I deeply thank Dick Miles and all the organisers for inviting me, the memory of being there will stay with me.
I have been regaling Danni for many hours of this wonderful experience.
Love to you all Martyn and Danni

Subject: RE: Fastnet Maritime Folk Festival June 16 2023
From: GUEST,june 14 16 2024
Date: 08 Dec 23 - 04:53 AM

The 2024 Fastnet Maritime and Folk Festival: A Celebration of Music and Song

The 2024 Fastnet Maritime and Folk Festival: A Celebration of Music and Song


Ballydehob, a picturesque village in County Cork, Ireland, is set to come alive with the melodious tunes and vibrant energy of the 2024 Fastnet Maritime and Folk Festival. Scheduled to take place from June 14th to 16th, this eagerly anticipated event promises a captivating showcase of talent with an impressive lineup of performers already confirmed.

Stellar Lineup
The festival boasts an eclectic mix of performers, ensuring a diverse and entertaining experience for attendees. Among the renowned artists set to grace the stage are Richard Grainger, Matt Cranitch, Jackie Daly, Jim Mageean, Pat Sheridan, Dick Miles, Rosie Stewart, Andrew Mackay, Carole Etherton, Andy Kenna, and the Merfolk Shanty Singers. The Cork Singers’ Club will also contribute to the musical tapestry, making it a truly memorable gathering for folk music enthusiasts.

Maritime Song Competition
A notable highlight of the festival is the Maritime Song Competition, sponsored by the Irish Music Rights Organisation (IMRO). With cash prizes totalling 250 euros, this competition adds an exciting element to the festivities. Entrants eager to showcase their songwriting prowess must perform their compositions live in Ballydehob on Sunday, June 16th, 2024.

How to Enter
Songwriters can submit their entries by emailing the lyrics of their songs to [e-mail]. The deadline for email submissions is midnight on June 10th, while the closing date for conventional post entries is June 5th. Physical entries must be addressed to Richard Miles, Cooragurteen, Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland.

Live Performance Requirement
To be eligible for the competition, songwriters must be available to perform their compositions live at the festival. Additionally, all participants are required to provide legible copies of their songs to the judges at the commencement of the competition, ensuring a fair and transparent evaluation process.

Join the Celebration
The 2024 Fastnet Maritime and Folk Festival is not just an event; it’s a celebration of musical diversity and talent. Whether you’re a fan of traditional folk tunes, maritime melodies, or original compositions, this festival promises something for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this enchanting experience in the heart of Ballydehob