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The Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival
Rosses Point, Co. Sligo
16 June - 18 June 2023
Family friendly
Free to visit
Shanties and Sea Songs with rousing sing along choruses, colour and excitement with Pirate adventure, competitive action on the water and general craic and banter will ensure a fun-packed weekend for all ages.

On the weekend of 16 -18 June, the village of Rosses Point will again celebrate it's Maritime heritage with the annual Shanty Festival. Beginning at 20:00 on Friday through to 19.00 on Sunday, local, national and international acts will perform Shanties and Sea Songs at various indoor/outdoor venues.

There is an Open to All Workshop on Singing a Shanty, the colourful Family Pirate Parade/Theatre, and various boat and sailing races along with the popular Duck Race. All events, except the concert on Friday night, are free.

The Festival supports the work of the RNLI.

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.

Event details
Venue

Rosses Point

Dates

16 June - 18 June 2023

Time

Start 20:00

Price

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Contact details
Rosses Point, Co. Sligo, Ireland
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