The Wild Atlantic Shanty Festival is a lively celebration of sea shanties, maritime culture, and the rich coastal heritage of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Taking place in the small coastal town of Rosses Point in County Sligo, this festival brings together performers, musicians, and shanty enthusiasts from across the globe.
The festival takes place in various venues throughout Rosses Point, including pubs, restaurants, and outdoor stages and offers a range of traditional music, with performances by local and international artists, as well as opportunities for visitors to join in with singing and dancing. In addition, to live music, the festival also offers workshops, talks, and other events related to maritime history and culture.
The Rosses Point Shanty Festival supports the work of the RNLI. Sligo Bay is one of the newest lifeboat stations in Ireland. Operating an inshore B class Atlantic 75 lifeboat it provides search and rescue cover for the area between Downpatrick Head and Inismurray Island. This station is classed as a Discover station.
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- Admission fees: Free Admission
- Suitable for younger children: Yes
- Guide dogs: Subject to event location
- Toilets: Please check with the organisers
- Groups: Groups are welcome
- Accessibility: Please check with the organisers
- Parking: Limited /free car parking
About Rosses Point
Rosses Point is a gorgeous seaside village just a few minutes away from Sligo town centre. This stunning coastal location is framed by the majestic Benbulben Mountain one one side and Sligo Bay and Knocknarea Mountain on the other. In Irish it is called An Ros which means ‘wooded headland’.
The world class beach offers an amazing walk and you can relax with a wellness experience at the pier before taking a cold dip in the Atlantic Ocean. There are lovely cafes and restaurants too.
County Sligo Golf Club is a world renowned links championship links course and is a remarkable place for golfers of any ability. It hosts the prestigious West of Ireland Championship every year and past winners include Padraig Harrington, Harry Diamond and Grand Slam winner Rory McIlroy.
- Amazing beaches and beautiful coastal location
- Championship links golf course
- Wellness experiences and cold dip in the Atlantic
- Coffee and treats available
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