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31 MAY - 1 JUNE 2025

 

WHAT'S DE CRAIC?

KILDARE'S IRISH MUSIC FESTIVAL

returns June Bank Holiday Weekend 2025

North Kildare Sports Club, Kilcock

2025 Lineup: The Whistlin' Donkeys, The Tumbling Paddies, George Murphy & The Rising Sons, The Dublin City Ramblers, The Finns, Róisín Dubh, Seán Magee, Katelin Tierney, Zak Moran, and Danny Carthy

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THE 2025 FESTIVAL AT A GLANCE:

  • 10 TOP ACTS OVER 2 HUGE NIGHTS

  • FULLY COVERED STRETCH TENT - PROTECTED AGAINST ALL WEATHER

  • FULL BAR & FESTIVAL FEATURE BARS

  • CAMPERVAN/CARAVAN PARKING

  • FOOD VENDORS

  • FREE CAR-PARKING

  • SHUTTLES AT MIDNIGHT TO MAYNOOTH and KILCOCK

  • A HUGE WEEKEND STARTING FROM €47.50pp!
     

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SATURDAY 31st May 2025

 

The Whistlin' Donkeys

The Dublin City Ramblers

Róisín Dubh

Zak Moran

Danny Carthy

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SUNDAY 1st June 2025

The Tumbling Paddies

George Murphy & The Rising Sons

The Finns

Seán Magee

Katelin Tierney

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What's De Craic is presented in association with
The Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth

About What's De Craic

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"What’s De Craic?" Irish Music Festival, will take Kilcock, Co. Kildare, by storm on the June Bank Holiday Weekend 2025 with some of Ireland's hottest bands performing!

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The 2025 festival features headliners The Whistlin' Donkeys (Saturday night) and The Tumbling Paddies (Sunday night), along with legends The Dublin City Ramblers, George Murphy and The Rising Sons, The Finns, Róisín Dubh, Katelin Tierney, Seán Magee, Sina Theil, Zak Moran! This is sure to be the one of the best festivals in Kildare in summer 2025.


As the popularity of the unique fusion of Irish Folk, Ballads, Celtic rock, and Country music continues to soar in Ireland, the event organisers are gearing up to elevate Irish music to new heights.


What’s De Craic takes place at North Kildare Sports Club, Kilcock, County Kildare over the June Bank Holiday weekend Saturday 31st May 2025 - Sunday 1st June 2025


The festival will feature fantastic food stalls and multiple bars, including a Gin, Cocktail and Wine bar as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Don’t worry about the weather, we’ve got you covered no matter what the conditions with our state-of-the-art Stretch Tent.


Please come join us and celebrate the very best of Irish music and craic over the June Bank holiday weekend of May 31st - June 1st 2025, from 6pm - 12am each day.  Gates open 5pm both days.

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What's De Craic is brought to you in association with The Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth

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