Cork xSW Festival June 4th & 5th

12th May 2011

So successful were the last sold-out festivals this year’s hooley takes place over TWO days on June 4^th and 5^th on the breathtaking Liss Ard Estate in Skibbereen, West Cork and proudly sponsored by Cork's favourite stout Murphy's. 

~Featuring Patti Smith, Echo & The Bunnymen, Yuck, Balkan Beat Box, Drugstore, ‘Spider’ John Koerner, Mick Flannery, Fred, Favourite Sons, Axel Krygier, Jape, Interference, God Is An Astronaut, Joe Pug, Ivan St John, LOWmountain, Ceili All Stars, Sean Taylor, Michael Mc Goldrick Trio, Nina Hynes, Lousey Rocks, Avatar, Guide Wires, Alien Envoy, The Shed, We Cut Corners, Gavin Moore, Dr Miller, Meeting House and Be Positives.

PROC's Top 5 Must-See Cork xSW Acts 

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Plus VIBRATIONS Eco Zone featuring a huge array of fun things to do throughout the grounds and woods of Liss Ard.

The central feature, Áras na Móna, a traditional turf house, will host performances from musicians, comedians and speakers celebrating Irish culture and heritage.

The magical land of ‘Tír na bPáistí’, a childrens’ area in the theme of Tír na nÓg, will amuse and amaze young and old while the Vibrations Bandstand will host acoustic music and spoken word performances.

Posh: Liss Ard is on the Castletownsend just south of Skibbereen.

 You will find pigs on spits, fulachtaí fiadh, artists, jugglers, musicians, mobile massage, seaweed baths, speakers, stilt walkers, comedians, clowns, culture, heritage, fairies, folklore agus craic go leor.

Delicious Slow Food Village! Free Camping!  Family Friendly! Under 12’s go free! Loads of kids activities!  

Weekend Tickets are just €94 and day tickets are €55, all available from www.eventelephant.com

Tickets are also NOW available in Plug'd Records in Cork, De Barra's in Clonakilty, The Paragon Bar in Skibbereen, Carry Out in Bantry and Hudsons in Ballydehob

Check out www.corkxsw.com for all details.

Enjoy Murphy’s responsibly. Visit www.drinkaware.ie