Folk Festival fever to hit Doolin

The Doolin Folk Festival takes place from June 14 - 16, with trad and folk stars Luka Bloom, Martin Hayes, Donal Lunny, Steve Cooney and Hermitage Green all set to perform.

Musician and Event Promoter Conor Byrne (who is a nephew of the legendary Christy Moore), says the festival will feature “traditional and folk musicians who have had a connection with the area over the years as well as up-and-coming, cutting-edge folk and trad acts to the village thereby reviving Doolin’s reputation as a hub for trad and folk musicians.”

Donal Minihane; Festival Organiser and Hotel Doolin Manager, adds: “The festival will celebrate all that is good about music in Doolin and North Clare, further enhancing Doolin’s reputation as a centre of excellence in traditional and folk music and bringing folk music to a wider audience".

Tickets for the Doolin Folk Festival are on sale now from [link]www.ticketmaster.ie[/link]. For more info, see [link]www.doolinfolkfestival.com[/link]