Sea Church: One of Ireland's most unique new venues

Music
06 Apr 23

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Ireland has long enjoyed a special relationship with live music. That's why, as part of a special feature, we're celebrating the venues that provide a crucial platform for Irish and international acts to share their music with gig-goers right across the country. Next up, we're heading to Ballycotton...

SEA CHURCH
Main St, Ballycotton,
Co. Cork
Tel: (021) 234 0525
seachurch.ie

One of Ireland’s most unique new venues, Sea Church opened its doors in style in February 2020, with stellar sets from Lisa Hannigan and The Frank and Walters. Based in the former St Colman’s Church of Ireland, which made a memorable appearance in Divine Rapture back in 1995, the venue has been kitted out with a high-end audio system – and is set to host some heavy-hitters over the coming months.

Capacity: 120

Recent gigs: Mick Flannery, Jack L, Mary Coughlan

Upcoming gigs: John Spillane (April 9), Donovan (April 14), Ron Sexsmith (May 1), Fiona Kennedy (May 5), Mark Caplice (May 13), Kieran Goss & Annie Kinsella (May 19), David Kitt (May 27), Jack O'Rourke (June 16), Freddie White (June 24), John Blek & The Broken Strings (July 1), Cry Before Dawn (July 14), Talos (July 29)

Sea Church will also play host to several gigs as part of the inaugural Ballycotton FAT (Folk and Alternative Trad) Festival, running from April 27 to May 1 – see their website for more information

Read our full Venues Feature here.