Kool & The Gang  Westport 2014Mayo’s slice of rock and roll and boutique food is back again next year for a weekend of fun and games.

Kickstarting the lineup this year are two big names, Bryan Adams and Kool And The Gang. Both acts are down to play the Sunday of the festival on June 29th and if you’re looking for tickets they are €76 for an adult or €41 for a 13-17 year old youth. The festival takes place in the picturesque grounds of Westport House & Adventure Park in Co Mayo on Saturday, 28th & Sunday, 29th June 2014.

The festival is promising over 50 international and Irish acts over 5 stages, food and comedians and chefs throughout the weekend activities.

UPDATE: Shane Filan and Paddy Casey are the latest two names added to the lineup. See full lineup below.

Date

Saturday June 28th and Sunday June 29th, 2013

Location

Westport House, Westport, Co.Mayo.

Tickets

ADULT – NON CAMPING
€76 incl b/fee x Saturday, 28th June
€76 incl b/fee x Sunday, 29th June
€131 incl b/fee x Weekend (Sat 28th & Sun 29th June)

TEEN – 13 TO 17 YRS OLD – NON CAMPING
€41 incl b/fee x Saturday 28th June
€41 incl b/fee x Sunday, 29th June

Westport 2014 Lineup

David Gray
Bryan Adams
Kool And The Gang
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
The Overtones
Bell X1
Paddy Casey
Shane Filan
2CELLOS
Mundy
Sinead O’Connor
The Divine Comedy
The Jim Jones Revue
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Danny Battles
Kila
The Selecter starring Pauline Black & Gaps Hendrickson
Bjorn Again
Tony Joe White
The Bootleg Beatles
The Hot Sprockets
The Kilfenora Ceile Band
Alien Envoy (Nick Kelly of The Fat Lady Sings new project)

Roisin Dubh Stage
The Cast of Cheers
Lisa O’Neill
Daithi
We Cut Corners
Enemies
Windings
Tvvins
Elaine Mai
Dott
Boyfights
The Depravations
Rudy Trixx
It Was All A Bit Black & White
My Fellow Sponges
Zero Era
Tracy Bruen.

Comedy Tent
Ardal O’Hanlon
Terry Alderton
Foil Arms & Hog
Karl Spain
Comedy Club 4 Kids with Howard Read
Rich Hall
Tiernan Douieb

FOOD VILLAGE

The Food & Wine Magazine Village which was one of the highlights of last year’s festival is returning to Westport House in 2014.  Hosted by Norah Casey, it will bring together some of Ireland’s finest celebrity and Michelin Star chefs and restaurateurs for a series of culinary demonstrations.  More details about the Food Village and chefs will be announced in the coming weeks.

FAMILY FUN 

The Westport Festival welcomes all ages and of course kids under 12 are allowed in for free accompanied by an adult.   Westport House has an amazing award winning Pirate Adventure Park which includes a host of FREE activities for kids and parents too…

  • The Pirate Queen Swinging Ship- Not for the faint hearted, the Pirate Queen will test your head for heights – and your stomach!
  • Swan Pedaloe Boats – Families can pedal around the Westport House Lake on eight foot high Swan Pedaloe boats and enjoy views of the House, the Park, Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay. The swans are pedal propelled so it’s a fun way to get a little work out during your weekend at the Westport Festival.
  • Westport House Express Train Ride – You can take a short ride through the grounds and watch out for surprises around every corner. Check out the stunning views of the lake, the House, Croagh Patrick and Clew Bay.
  • Pirates Playground – Set adjacent to Gracy’s Bar & Cafe, The Pirates Playground offers a slide, climbing frames and rockers to entertain.
  • Pirate Plunge Log Flume Ride – A Pirate Adventure ark favourite, the Pirates Plunge is a splash-tastic log flume water ride that guarantees to entertain (not to mention splashing the passengers).
  • Gracy’s Bouncy Castle – Set in the Pirates Haven, Gracy’s Bouncy Castle provides ideal fun for the younger members of the family. Children will have a ball!