The annual Shanty Festival takes place in Rosses Point this weekend from June 21-23. There is a jam packed programme of events including events such as workshops, concerts, races, the blessing of the boats and lots more. Sunday, June 23 is also dress like pirates day! The full programme of events can be found on their website here.
Helping the Lifeboats
The Rosses Point Shanty Festival supports the work of the RNLI. Sligo Bay is one of the newest lifeboat stations in Ireland. Operating an inshore B class Atlantic 75 lifeboat it provides search and rescue cover for the area between Downpatrick Head and Inismurray Island. This station is classed as a Discover station.
