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Thomas Davis GAC is gearing up for three mad nights of music next month when the very first Iúr Music Fest takes place on the late May Bank Holiday.
Opening Friday 23 May the first night will see the festival host the Tumbling Paddies along with Annarose McCabe and Colin Graham.
On Saturday 24 May The Highstool Prophets will headline with support from Caitlin Mackin and local rising star Odhran Murphy fresh off the back of signing with a US record label.
The festival will finish Sunday 25 May with Ruaile Buaile with support from SugarTown Road and Sean Magee.
All 3 nights will see a DJ play until close at 1.30am.
The on site marquee will have a 2000 people capacity with a fully stocked bar and multiple food vendors. Cash is the preferred method of payment for the fastest service with very limited card facilities. There will be several return shuttle buses from Newry city centre and the Carrickdale Hotel, with pick up locations confirmed closer to the event. The event is over 18's.
Iúr Music Fest have partnered with local accommodation including the Canal Court Hotel, Carrickdale Hotel and Flagstaff Lodge as well as camping/glamping sites such as The Rock, Camlough Lake and Slieve Gullion Getaways. Anyone who stays at any of these can avail of a ticket for a tenner to whichever night they are booked to stay.
Canal Court and Carrickdale are also giving 20% off room cost and Flagstaff Lodge are also giving a discounted rate. Both campsites are offering a camper van space and 2 tickets for £40.
Sponsored by R Kings Competitions, the festival is even supported by local business and Whiskey Partner, Two Stacks Whiskey!
Thomas Davis GAC is at 21 Doran's Hill, Newry, BT35 8PQ
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