Travis to lead Cois Fharraige line up

Travis will headline the Sony Ericsson sponsored Cois Fharraige festival in Co. Clare this September.

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 03 Jun 2008

Travis are to top the bill at this year’s Cois Fharraige with Sony Ericsson. The festival is set to take place on September 5-7 in Kilkee, Co Clare. This year’s line-up blends old with the new with Supergrass, The Zutons, The Futureheads, Seasick Steve, The Corona’s, Cathy Davey and 28 Costumes already announced.

Cois Fharraige is a music and surf event and is only in its second year. Last years festival was highly praised and won the award for ‘Best New Festival 2007’, at the Irish Festival Awards.

Early Bird three day festival tickets will be €79.50 until August 11 and after that prices go up to €89.50.

Tickets go on sale at 9 am on Friday 13 June.

The Hot Press Newsdesk

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