A taste of the west

Exciting new Mayo festival Saltwater has announced the day breakdown for the headliners.

Dermot Kennedy will be headlining on Friday, May 29; The Coronas on Saturday, May 30; and Johnny Marr on Sunday, May 31.

They will be joined alongside a host of acclaimed international and Irish acts, including Basement Jaxx (DJS), The Stranglers, Maverick Sabre, Hudson Taylor, Lyra, Lee Scratch Perry, Jerry Fish, Little Hours, Norman Jay MBE, Ultan Conlan, Joanne Keegan and Coda, with more to be announced.

Saltwater take place in the beautiful grounds of Westport House over the June bank holiday weekend. Set to become a highlight of the Irish festival calendar, Saltwater is brought to you by the people behind Sea Sessions and will showcase top international and Irish talent, with over 60 acts playing across three stages.

Celebrating music, food, culture, wellness and the rich heritage of Westport, the festival will bring together like-minded people from home and abroad that want to feel the taste of salt in the air as they appreciate the best that Ireland has to offer.

Festival director Ray O’Donoghue said: “We’re delighted to kick off the festival with one of the biggest acts in the world right now - anticipation has been huge for Dermot Kennedy's Mayo debut. Along with The Coronas on Saturday and the legendary Johnny Marr on Sunday, we think the weekend is shaping up pretty well. Day tickets will sell out fast so we suggest you grab them while you can.”

Day and weekend tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide and on www.ticketmaster.ie. Early bird tickets are priced from €144 for three days, with camping options also available. There are also limited single day tickets available from €64. Check out www.saltwater.ie for more details.