Battle For The Lake water sports festival to kick off this weekend

West Ireland watersports festival Battle For the Lake will kick off this weekend, September 29 - October 1, and feature sports competitions, music, food and more.

Taking place on Achill Island, one of the best places in the world for wind-related sports events, the festival lasts three days and features sports events involving the likes of kitesurfing, windsurfing, winging and more. Some of the world's best kitesurfers are travelling to the event, so get ready to see some class surfing.

Additionally, a full lineup of music acts has been announced, including Cormac Begley as well as the Irish Rock legends the Hothouse Flowers.

 

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Along with music on both nights, there will be a fire show, food and performances to keep festivalgoers having a grand time.

Tickets are available now on Eventbrite: a weekend pass is €80 online or €90 at the door, and a night pass for Friday or Saturday is €60 online or €70 at the door.

"The expectation is high and for many people this is an annual pilgrimage to Achill Island," said Francois Colussi of Pure Magic, the organisers of the festival. "From the music side this is the best line up we ever had with the superstar band the Hot House Flowers coming to Achill for the first time. It is quite exciting."

You can find tickets here or on the website!