August bank holiday weekend, the sun is splitting the rocks, the aroma of sizzling organic fare weaves through the air, a cool pint of Murphy’s is at hand, and the very best bands, DJs and comedians provide the soundtrack to the day. Sound good? They can promise it all at Cork X Southwest 2009, well, except for the sun, but everyone's been praying hard and it’s all tented so even the rain can’t stop the fun! Ireland’s best new eclectic music and arts festival, Cork X Southwest, returns for a third helping of West Cork summer fun. August 1st sees Skibbereen kick the bank holiday weekend into action with live music from The Waterboys, Lisa Hannigan, Jerry Fish and The Mudbug Club, Fred, John Spillane and a huge roll call of bands, musicians, DJ’s and comedians.