Get ready for the Battle for the Lake.
Achill Island plays host to the last, and arguably the most picturesque, festival of the summer this weekend as Battle for the Lake returns.
Paddy Casey and Daithí headline a weekend of surfing, music and fun with the beautiful Keel lake as a backdrop.
Main Stage
Military Road - Vernon Jane - Grand - Binco Sporco - Wollff - Paddy Casey - Megacone - Tadgh - Wob - Daithi - Aindrias & Latchikos
The Downda Road Stage
Gerry Hodgers - David Dee Moore - Grainne Fahy – ELLYD - Montauk Hotel - Dreaming of Jupiter - Davie Furey - Keith Plunkett - Sina Theil - Vagabonds & Thieves
Comedy Stage
TPM – Gary Lynch – Conor Murray – Al Orme – Dave ‘The Laugh’ Kenny - Derek Mullen – Greg Marks – Joe Dowlin
The day time schedule is completely free with an area dedicated to families with a line-up of activities and performances including bouncy castle, fun fair rides, games, music, kite workshop and a kiddie disco.
DJ Wil Softly will have everyone up dancing on the banks of the lake. Relax and unwind in the Healing & Relaxation Tent with local holistic therapists providing a range of treatments to festival-goers. New this year are heartfelt inspirational yoga workshops, with Jenny & Art from Back to the Heart Yoga.
Friday and Saturday night will see rainbow of colours reflected in the Burning Lake, while you hear the crackle and bang of the superb firework display, followed by some hot air balloons flying in the dark skies...
If you’re coming from Dublin hop aboard The Magic Party Train in partnership with Irish Rail. With live DJs, bands and magicians, you can sit back relax enjoy a beer and get in the party mood.
Tickets for this weekend's event are
available here.
