A previous edition of the Drumcree Bog Festival.

Drumcree Bog Festival returns this year

The Drumcree Bog Festival is back this year, on May 29.

Gates open at 1pm and the event runs till 7pm.

Joe Cooney (the ‘King of Country’) of Midlands 103 is the host and music is by Mick Flavin, Olivia Douglas and Noel O’Neil.

The day will include a traditional turf cutting competition – any team of two can enter on the day, one sleán cutter and one on the barrow, and no experience is required.

There will be demonstrations before the competition.

Tea coffee refreshments served. Entry is €10, children free, and all proceeds will be sent to the Ukraine appeal.

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