Mayo's Conncert festival returns to Cloghans for third year

The Conncert returns to The Lodge in Cloghans on Saturday, August 15, for its third year running, with music from 3 p.m. until 1 a.m.

This year's lineup brings a strong collection of acts from around the country to north Mayo.

Mohammad Syfkhan crosses the border from Leitrim with his bouzouki and drum machine.

Katie Kim presents a trio with Eleanor Myler and Elaine Malone.

The Altered Hours - a group with Ballina Punx passports and Caoilian Sherlock bring their sound up from Cork.

Moundabout make their first appearance since the Open Ear festival in 2024. Wild Rocket brings its heavy psych sound to the line-up, while Katie Gerardine O'Neill travels from Dublin.

Allies of Ferns make the journey from Norfolk to open proceedings.

The all-dayer is run by volunteers, with support from THENCF cultural co-op, Ballina Punx and Mayo County Council.

Organisers confirmed the event is now sold out.

A shuttle bus will run to and from Ballina, and campers can stay on-site near the pub free of charge. The Lodge's bar is cash only.

A mobile sauna will be parked at the lake beside The Lodge for the event, and distros from Nyahhh Records and Camellia Sinensis will also be on site.

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