Waterford's Comeraghs Wild Festival announce mega programme of events
Celebrating the launch of the 2025 programme for the Comeraghs Wild Festival are Clarke Ní Chaoindealbháin, age 6, Noah Kavanagh, age 6 and Daisey McCann, age 6. Photo by Patrick Browne
The Comeraghs Wild Festival makes a return this summer, running from July 10 to 13, 2025.
Organisers have officially launched the programme, unveiling four days of live performances, guided hikes, culinary delights, creative workshops and heart-warming encounters with heritage and local folklore.
Cllr. Seanie Power, Cathaoirleach of Comeragh Municipal District, officially launched the programme last week saying: “The Comeraghs Wild Festival is more than an event - it’s a heartfelt celebration of who we are, where we’ve come from, and the stories that shape us. This year’s theme of ‘Nostalgias’, invites us all to reconnect with our heritage, our landscape, and one another."
Opening the festival on Thursday, July 10, acclaimed playwright and performer Seamus O’Rourke will bring his one-man show 'Indigestion' to St. Brigid’s Hall, Kilrossanty.
Friday, July 11, sees creativity in full bloom at the Creative Children’s Summer Camp in Crough Wood, where young minds can meet the 'Kings and Queens of the Trees' through crafts, mindfulness and forest fun.
That evening, a major highlight will take place in the setting of Cooney’s Yard as the Dolan family presents 'Remembering Joe', a powerful concert tribute marking 18 years since the legendary Joe Dolan’s passing.
Saturday will bring a festival crescendo, starting with an early morning hike to the Cruachán summit with Muddyboots Guides. Yoga enthusiasts can find balance with Zen in the Park in Kilmac at the Signal Box, followed by fresh coffee and smoothie bowls.
On Sunday, July 13, the day will open with a guided hike around the breathtaking Coumshingaun, followed by wellness workshops in Clonea Power’s, Scéal Nua gardens. Crough Wood also hosts a day-long Wild Wellness Retreat featuring forest therapy, yoga, foraging walks, and a nourishing afternoon tea in the woods.
Film lovers can revisit cinema history with a special screening of Barry Lyndon in Rathgormack, where scenes of the movie were originally filmed.
To close the festival, Ireland’s iconic Gina and The Champions will light up Dungarvan’s Town Hall Theatre as part of their Live in ‘25 Tour.
Full programme and booking details are available via www.comeraghswild.com.
