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The Rising Tide Festival 2025

  • ALL AGES

A weekend of music and sport as we celebrate Diversity and Inclusion at Bantry Blues. Sponsored by Greencoat Renewables & Heineken

By Bantry Blues

Date and time

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:00 - Sun, 20 Apr 2025 21:30 GMT+1

Location

Bantry Blues GAA

Wolfe Tone Park Newtown P75 AH70 Bantry Ireland

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

9:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Friday - Céilí

Uí Bhriain

12:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Saturday - Mothers&Others Blitz, Live Music and Sport, Bar, Inclusive Games

Marc De Zoeten


Mothers&Other Blitz Live Music – Marc De Zoeten Duo • Ball4All • West Cork Jesters Rugby • Kids Zone • Live Sport – Munster Football Championship • Now That’s What I Call Music Disco… Through The Yea...

12:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Sunday - Live Music and Sport, Paddy Minihane Cup, DJ, Inclusive Games

John Coleman & Band


Paddy Minihane Cup - Bantry Blues vs. Carbery • Live Sport – Cork Vs. Clare – Munster Hurling Championship • John Coleman & Band • Kids Zone • DJ Billy Flaherty

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 days 1 hour
  • ALL AGES
  • No venue parking

The Rising Tide Festival 2025 is back this Easter Weekend (April 18 -20)!

Join us at Bantry Blues GAA for a weekend full of music and sport. The Rising Tide Festival is a weekend dedicated to celebrating Diversity and Inclusion. Sponsored by Greencoat Renewables Ballybane Wind Farm and held in Bantry Blues GAA over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, this festival is packed with events including a céilí , Mothers&Others blitz, West Cork Jesters rugby and Ball4All games. Prime time sports will be live on the big screen inside the marquee along with live music, discos and a Heineken sponsored bar. With a kids zone site, there is something for everyone! Mark your calendars and get your tickets now!

Friday(21.30):
• Céilí with live music from Uí Bhriain

Saturday (12.30 – 21.30):
Mothers&Other Blitz
Live Music – Marc De Zoeten Duo
• Ball4All
• West Cork Jesters Rugby
• Kids Zone
• Live Sport – Munster Football Championship
• Now That’s What I Call Music Disco… Through The Years

Sunday (12.30 – 21.30):
• Paddy Minihane Cup - Bantry Blues vs. Carbery
• Live Sport – Cork Vs. Clare – Munster Hurling Championship
• John Coleman & Band
• Kids Zone
• DJ Billy Flaherty

Follow us at The Rising Tide Festival on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

instagram.com/therisingtidefestival

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556796781932

Pricing:

Céilí - €10 (for sale at the door)

Saturday - €10

Sunday - €10

3-Day Pass - *Special Price €20*

U-16 Bantry Blues Club Members Free

U-18 I.D. Required

Tickets

Frequently asked questions

Where is the event on?

Bantry Blues GAA, T12 AH70

When is the event on?

The event takes place across the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, kicking off with a céilí on Friday night. Enjoy live music and sport on Saturday and Sunday alongside our Mothers&Others Blitz

Is it a family event?

Yes! The event is set up for all ages, with a kids zone for the little ones and a bar and entertainment for the not so little ones.

Will I be able to get food on site?

Yes, there will be food trucks and a tuck shop on site Saturday and Sunday.

Will there be merchandise available?

Yes, Rising Tide jerseys will be for sale in our tuck shop across the weekend

Is card payment accepted?

Yes, however we recommend bringing some cash with you for ease and speed at our tills!

Who are Greencoat Renewables

Greencoat Renewables is the owner of Ballybane Wind Farm, located to the southeast of Bantry, and supports the Rising Tide Festival through the Ballybane Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. They were thrilled to have been part of the very first Rising Tide Festival and are back as sponsors again!

Organised by

Bantry Blues is a Gaelic football club based in Bantry, West Cork. The club is affiliated with Cork GAA and to the Carbery division.