This unique festival is a chance to immerse yourself in Ireland's rich folk heritage and experience the magic of the "Spirit of Folk". This is a musical festival with a difference, not only showcasing the best folk, trad and bluegrass has to offer in Ireland and the UK but by being a completely immersive experience by hosting storytelling, archery, falconry, historical re-enactments, experimental archeology all to the background of an awesome party! Last year saw folk legends from Gay Woods (steeleye span) and Dr. Strangely Strange to up and comers Lisa O'Neill, Rhob Cunningham and The Hot Sprockets take to the main stage and woo a friendly crowd into falling in love. We also have a beautiful and peaceful healing area where you can rest those feet, have a massage, take a workshop, join in a drumming circle or prance around like a pooka! This year will see the Festival grow even more so keep an eye on the website for details and if you want to say hello email them at [email protected] More info at www.spiritoffolk.com and early birds on sale from the 29th March starting at €50 for the weekend plus camping! EVENT 2 Spirit of Folk Fundraising Party 29th March The Spirit of Folk Fundraiser promises to be a raucous affair for all the right reasons! Starting off with our folktastic line up of The Hot Sprockets The Young Folk Bunoscionn and TRAZ Followed by some kicking tunes by the infamous Mr. Benny On the night we will also have weekend tickets for just ?50, a 24hour deal happening only on the 29th of March. Bust and Bust will also take to the stage to compeer your evening and give out an array of raffle prizes from camping tickets to the festival to dinners for two in some fancy schmancy restaurants. For those of you wanting to try your skill at the SETANTA CHALLENGE again we will have a mini version itching to find a hero. This is a chance to meet old friends, make some new ones, dance your socks off and support this wee arts festival happening in the wilds of Co. Meath next September. See the festival website www.spiritoffolk.com May the folk be with you dear friends!
21st-23rd September
