Darcy of Ham SandwicH on stage at the Olympia. Photo: Ham Sandwichmusic.com

Ham SandwicH to headline last festival of summer

Following the success of the Battle for the Bay that brought more than 60,000 smiles together on Dublin’s Dollymount Strand in May, the Pure Magic gang and friends are back with the magical world of watersports and music - this time with a Wild West coast style on Achill Island! Fight for the last of the summer rays at the Pure Magic Battle for the Lake. Set the Wild Atlantic Way ablaze from 30th September to 2nd October with a weekend of fire, wind, sea and music. Nestled in Keel Lake on Achill Island the last weekend of summer fun, spraoi, music and family fun awaits.

World-class kite surfing performances can be enjoyed for free in the picture perfect setting of Keel Lake situated in the centre of Achill Island, off Mayo. Liberal amounts of cool Atlantic water will be required when the Battle for the Lake Kitesurfing Battle hots up. Dance on the flaming wind into the night with the musicians and entertainers performing across three stages to the backdrop of the burning lake. When night falls watch a rainbow of colours reflected in the Burning Lake, while you hear the crackle and bang of the superb firework display. The party on Saturday night keeps going with the exclusive Wave Crest after party where DJs surge the decks until the small hours.

Relax and unwind in the all new Healing & Relaxation Tent with local holistic therapists providing a range of treatments to festival-goers.

The kiddies’ area will delight and astonish little ones with a line-up of activities and performances including bouncy castle, fun fair rides. On both Saturday and Sunday there will be a very special DJ Wil Softly Kids Disco session and the Keel Sheep Show is also happening next door! With special guests, kids’ activities, food stalls there will be something in this weekend of surprises for everyone. Weekend Night tickets are available from €40 for the entire festival or €25 per Night from www.eventbrite.ie

LINE UP:

Hot Sprockets / Scoops / Beef Supreme / Backroad Smoker’s Club/ Ham SandwicH / Third Smoke / Graham Sweeney / Roisin El Sherif /

Gerry Hodges / Katie Gallagher / Grainne Fahy / Saoirse Casey / elly d / Keith Plunkett /Davie Furey / Vagabonds and Thieves Maria Kelly / The Swiftie Experience / DJ Manu / DJ Onix & Friends