South Galway Bay Music Festival July, 28th 29th & 30th, 2023
Gather together to celebrate music and dance in Ballinderreen GAA grounds, South Galway H91 TC65.
After a very successful inaugural event in 2022 the South Galway Bay Music Festival returns for its 2nd year! A 3 night Music Festival, with music to suit all ages from July, 28th to 30th, hosted by Ballinderreen GAA Club.
In the 1950s and 60s, the village of Ballinderreen in Co Galway was a firm fixture on touring maps for the showbands who travelled the length and breadth of the country. The South Galway Bay Music Festival revived that spirit.
The festival is run by a group of energetic volunteers from Ballinderreen GAA with support from our many local sponsors. Any proceeds from the event go back into the development of our New Multipurpose Gym facility in Ballinderreen GAA grounds.
Organiser Mattie Larkin said “Ballinderreen GAA club hosted the inaugural South Galway Bay Music Festival in July 2022. A leap into the unknown and huge undertaking. The music was brilliant and the craic was mighty, everyone who attended had an absolute blast and told us in no uncertain terms that we had to go again. We’ve taken that advice and will use all the knowledge and experience gained to make the south Galway bay music Festival bigger and better for 2023”
Derek Ryan
An outdoor Stage with covered wooden dancefloors & bars, we have all weather conditions taken into account, to ensure you have a fantastic weekend listening to some of the country's best and most renowned bands and singers.
Some familiar faces from last year and some new exciting acts as well. It promises to be another fantastic weekend by the shores of Galway Bay. Headline acts for 2023 include The Tumbling Paddies, Mike Denver, Gerry Guthrie, Derek Ryan, Johnny Brady, Sum Craic, Sinéad Black and Olivia Douglas, plus local talent & Ballinderreen native, Michael (Mikey ) Burke, winner of the All Ireland Senior Scór 2019 title for Solo Singing.
"We are thrilled to welcome attendees from near and far to immerse themselves in the infectious energy of the festival, dance on the 4,200 square foot wooden dancefloor, and enjoy a full bar service. The Family Fun Day on Sunday ensures there is entertainment for all ages. With music playing until 11 pm each night, it's going to be an incredible experience not to be missed."
Adult tickets (Age 18 + ) cost €25-€30 per 1 night ticket. Saturday & Sunday Country Music Ticket €50. Full weekend pass €65.00.
Youth Tickets (13 to 17 yrs ) cost €15 for 1 night ticket or Full weekend pass €30.00
Children age 12 and under are free of charge. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult or Guardian over 25, to a maximum of 4 children per adult.
Mike Denver
Tickets for SOUTH GALWAY BAY MUSIC FESTIVAL are on sale NOW and are a PERFECT gift to give any music lovers.
See www.southgalwaybaymusicfestival.ie for more details
Tickets can be purchased direct from Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/south-galway-bay-music-festival-tickets-472192028067
Enquiries can be made via email to [email protected]
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Ballinderreen Hurling Club, founded in 1884, is one of the oldest clubs in the association. Ballinderreen Camogie Club was founded in 1968. Ballinderreen is a proud sporting parish that has produced many fine players, some of whom have played for Galway. These include Noel Lane and the late Joe McDonagh, President of the GAA association 1997 - 2000. Present-day players, including Siobhan Coen (recently retired ), Emma Helebert, Lisa Casserly and Fiona Ryan, currently represent Ballinderreen camogie club at the highest level, winning all Ireland and League medals.
