Macroom Mountain Dew Festival


Macroom Mountain Dew Festival was a music festival in Ireland, which was held between 1976 and 1982. Taking place in the grounds of a 19th-century castle in County Cork, it is considered to have been the first rock festival in Ireland.

History

The festival is named for Macroom's reputation as a centre for production of poitín. Its organisation was spearheaded by publican and undertaker John Martin Fitz-Gerald, who approached Rory Gallagher’s brother and manager, Donal, about staging the open air concert.
Year1976197719781979198019811982
VenueMacroom GAAMacroom CastleMacroom CastleMacroom Castlea site 1 mile outside Macroom townCoolcower House
Main acts
  • Rory Gallagher
  • Roland Van Campenhout
  • Joe O'Donnell
  • Rory Gallagher
  • The Cimarons
  • Joe O'Donnell
  • Van Morrison
  • Mike Oldfield
  • Elvis Costello and the Attractions
  • The Blues Band
  • Scullion
  • Paul Brady
  • Q-Tips
  • The Undertones
  • The Pretenders
  • Wishbone Ash
  • Roy Harper
  • Phil Lynott