Uisneach Inn, Killare, Co Westmeath – Bealtaine, May 4/5 2013

Festival of the Fires Music

Festival of the Fires – design by Mindsi, Mullingar

Tickets on sale now priced €35 Camping tickets (including festival admission) €40 On sale at selected local outlets in the midlands, Ticketmaster outlets nationwide, the Button Factory and National Wax Museum Plus in Dublin.


Line-up additions

The line-up for Festival of the Fires just got even hotter with the addition of more acts to the bill. On top of the previously announced acts, we are delighted to announce that PADDY CASEY, PREACHER'S SON, THE REVELLZ and none other than the current European Marching Band Champions THE MULLINGAR TOWN BAND have all joined the growing musical line-up →


Early Bird tickets SOLD OUT!!!

Early Bird tickets to Festival of the Fires 2011 have now SOLD OUT! Thanks to everyone who has bought early bird tickets to date, and we look forward to hosting you on Uisneach on Saturday April 30th, from 10am! Full price tickets are now on sale in person from a selection of leading arts and cultural venues in the midlands, alongside →


The Aftermath return to Uisneach

Currently hard at work finishing their second album, Mullingar's finest mod-rockers The Aftermath are the latest addition to the musical bill at Festival of the Fires. With a July release date, the new album is to feature guest appearances from the legendary hellraisers Shane MacGowan and BP Fallon. It is the follow-up to their critical and commercial triumph that was "Friendlier →


Additional musical acts!

We are delighted to announce that due to MASSIVE public demand, the brilliant KÍLA will be re-joining us on the Hill of Uisneach this Bealtaine. The band, who triumphed on the main stage last year, are bringing their full show back to the same stage, where they will usher in the fire ceremony and parade with their sparkling blend of →


Loose Firestarters

Republic of Loose are the latest addition to the musical line-up for Festival of the Fires. One of the hottest live acts on the planet, they will bring their blazing live show to the main stage at Festival of the Fires on Saturday evening, April 30th. Best described as patrons of “Irish Funk Rock” Republic of Loose combine the style and attitude →


Festival of the Fires 2011 – first details

Festival of the Fires 2011 is to be ignited on the Hill of Uisneach in Co Westmeath and at over 100 sites nationwide at Bealtaine, the dawn of the summer on Saturday April 30th until the morning of Sunday May 1st. We can confirm that the musical headliners for the event are The Saw Doctors. This will be the ONLY appearance →