Visitors to Ireland’s sunny southeast who are looking for a great traditional Irish music festival will find it in the stunning harbor town of Dungarvan in County Waterford.
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Tune Fest Dungarvan, which is slated to take place June 21-23, will bring together some of the most talented traditional Irish musicians and singers from Waterford, around the country, and overseas for one incredible weekend of top-class music and fun.
The popular Irish-American group Cherish the Ladies, the Scottish group Talisk, and Danú are among the festival's top performers.
Visitors can participate in various workshops and book launches, and enjoy the dancing, pub sessions, youth busking, and free outdoor gig rig performances that the festival has on offer.
Workshops will be provided by the following musicians: Keith O’Loughlin, a banjo virtuoso with roots in Corofin’s famed melodies; Brian O’Loughlin, a maestro in flute playing, also from Corofin; Conor Moriarty, known as one of Ireland's leading accordion players; Colm Phelan, a native of Portlaoise, who is acclaimed for his prowess on the bodhrán; a fiddle workshop with the talented Dylan Carlos, as well as workshop in the concertina from celebrated Irish musician Edel Fox.
Workshoips from fiddle player Tara Breen and concertina player Conor O'Loughlin are already sold out.
In addition to top class music offered at Tune Fest, Dungarvan, with its wide selection of pubs and restaurants, is a great destination to visit, as well as its proximity to the Waterford Greenway.
The festival has also teamed up with local hotels and accommodation providers to offer special packages for those looking to stay in Dungarvan for the weekend.
Tickets for TuneFest Dungarvan are currently on sale. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit tunefest.ie, facebook.com/tunefestdungarvan.