Cape Clear, Sunday 25th August 2019

St Fachtna's Silver band travelled to Cape Clear on Sunday to provide some entertainment to the local event that day. The weather was superb, there was a good crowd there, and some sea shanty's were performed in addition to our contribution. We hope to return again next year.

 

Skibereen Soul Festival Saturday 17th August

This year saw the return of the Skibereen Soul Festival. St Fachtna's Silver Band played in the Fairfield market to the attending crowd. There were other soul bands playing in the streets and bars throughout the town for the rest of the weekend. It was a great weekend with a party atmosphere.

Ballydehob Summer Festival Friday 16th August

Ballydehob have been running their summer festival for 28 years, and so far St Fachtna's Silver Band have been pleased to have played at its launch every year. This year saw some good crowds, fancy dress parades, turnip racing and barrow racing. Well done to all involved in organising this local event.

Castletownshend Parade and Maritime Mass, August Bank Holiday weekend 2019

We had a busy weekend with the Castletownshend Parade and the Castlehaven Maritime Mass. The Friday saw a good night with a crowd attending the parade followed by a short drama production. On Sunday we went on to play some hymns at the Maritime Mass in Castlehaven, joined by the Coastguard with their sea shanty. A great weekend, well done all.