The festival has built up a loyal following who return year after year for what has become for festival goers an end of summer ‘hooley’.
The largest event of its kind on the West Coast and outside the capital, the music and beer sampling takes place in the marquee and grounds of the award winning Hotel Doolin where an eclectic line-up of roots music will be played out across the three nights.
Nearly every county in Ireland will be represented on tap with over 60 different craft beers and cider pouring over the weekend including O'Haras, Metalman, Franciscan Well, Galway Hooker, Eight Degrees, Kinsale Pale Ale, Black Donkey, White Hag, Cons Irish Cider, Stonewell Cider, 9 White Deer, Rascal Brewing, JJ's Craft Brewing, Yellowbelly, Hope Beer, Longueville House Cider, Wild Bat Beer, 12 Acres.
“Doolin Craft Beer and Roots Festival is a perfect fit for a village renowned for its music tradition, the authenticity and atmosphere of its public houses, the hospitality of the locals and the phenomenal natural beauty on its doorstep. Even though people already jump at any excuse to visit Doolin we’re delighted to supply another one,” says Dónal Minihane, General Manager, Hotel Doolin.
“The timing of the festival, on the last weekend of August, will give festival lovers one last taste of summer revelry with a perfect cocktail of live music and craft brews over the three days and nights.”
The live music line-up includes performances from a number of top Irish and international acts, including Kila, Jerry Fish, The Hot Sprockets, Corner boy, Niall Toner & The Flying Colum, Erdini, Clare Sands Band, Musique en Route, Los Paddy de las Pompas, Randolf & The Crokers, Nick Africano, Big Muddy, Strap, Gone to the Dogs, DJ Will Softly, and DJ Dodgy.

The Doolin Craft Beer & Roots Festival takes place in Doolin, County Clare, on August 25th-27th. Day Tickets: €15-€20; Weekend Ticket: €30, available from www.tickets.ie.
For more visit www.doolinfestivals.com or see Facebook (DoolinCraftBeerandRootsFestival).