Dundalk’s first ever rock festival, The Ripple Effect, will take place on June 24 and 25, at the AOH Hall.

The aim of the festival is to promote homegrown talent, and will feature fourteen perfromances in an all-Irish line-up.

Acts will include Aurel, who have just released their debut album, and Twelve, who will be releasing an EP on the night of their performance.

Other performers include Desert Hearts, Berkeley, Pier Nineteen, Sanzkrit, The Flaws, Ham Sandwich, Evil Harrisons, I Like Ducks, Mandalas, Sunscarred, Kevin O'Connor and Gemma Heaney.

Tickets are available from the AOH Hall, and cost €13.50 for one-night, and €21.50 for two-nights.