The Valentia Isle Festival takes place off the coast of Co. Kerry from July 10th - 12th.

The first names have just been announced for the summer music shindig and are led by DJ sets by Norman Jay and Jerry Dammers, formerly of ska legends The Specials.

Also making the trip to the picturesque island are:

R.S.A.G | KING KONG COMPANY | THE CORRESPONDENTS | CALIBRE | YOUNG WONDER | THE PALE THE FRANK & WALTERS | JOHN BLEK & THE RATS | THE VINCENTS | MY TRIBE YOUR TRIBE | THE ESKIES | JET LI | THE HIP NECK BLUES COLLECTIVE | NATTY WAILER

More acts are yet to be announced, while the 'boutique' festival also promising to place an emphasis on food, sound & light installations, spoken word, theatre, performance arts and more.

Minors age 13 - 17 are allowed to attend this year for the first time, while camper van passes are free.

Early bird tickets are already sold out, but tickets are available at a reduced price until May 10th from here.