Sea Sessions confirms there will be no festival this year
After starting back in 2008, Sea Sessions has grown into one of Irelands top music festivals. It is the only festival that brings together the unique lifestyle aspects of music, surf, sports over three days.
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The event usually takes place on Tullen Strand in Bundoran, Co Donegal.
A post on Facebook on Thursday said: "Sorry for having been so quiet on here. But we have some news.
"Sea Sessions is taking a break in 2025. The crew are working away on exciting plans and hope to be back to you with more information soon.
"Thanks for your support, the good wishes and all the messages."
The 2024 edition had a lineup that included the likes of Cian Ductor, Johnny Marr, Jazzy, Jake Bugg, Amble, Kingfishr, Jerry Fish and Lea Hart.
The event also featured b
each volleyball in the sun, knockout soccer and rugby as well as morning yoga and swimrise on the beach.
It also featured l
iquid therapy which provides a supported environment that enables young people to experience the physical and therapeutic benefits of surf and the ocean, through child led and individual tailored programmes.
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