Check out the exciting music gigs lined up for the Comeraghs Wild Festival

Ballymacarbry, Rathgormack and Clonea-Power in Clonmel and Carrick-on-Suir's Waterford hinterlands will be among the communities celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Comeraghs Wild Festival over the next two weekends.

Country Gold is a band specially put together for the festival and the renowned act, which includes Gerry Walsh,  opens for the Ceol and The High Kings open air concert on Saturday, July 6 at Curraghmore Estate in Portlaw.

Dungarvan singer and musician Moylan Brunnock is also back by popular demand. She is the opening act for what promises to be a remarkable concert in Clonea Church in Clonea-Power on Friday, July 12.

The show will also feature performances by Lisa Hannigan, Gemma Hayes and Paul Noonan. Tickets are already almost sold out. For your comfort, it is advised to bring your own cushion for this event.

Ballymacarbry will be the place to be the following day as the village hosts the Fentons Rebel, Roots and Bluegrass Bash at Fentons Field from 4pm on Saturday, July 13.

This open-air, riverside event  features Mad Mike and local bands The Cedartowns, Rising Tide and Jack Colbert. It’s a new addition to the Comeraghs Wild programme and really set to go down a hit. Those attending are invited to bring along a fold up chair or a blanket.

There will also be live music, singing, dancing, storytelling and more at the Go Wild at The Getaway event at the Getaway Eco Camp in Dungarvan from 3pm on Saturday, July 13 as festival revellers gather for an open session in this stunning venue where local performers share the stage with anyone who wishes to join in.

The music and fun continue that evening in Rathgormack for Dance 'neath the Comeraghs at Rathgormack Hiking Centre, starting from 7.30pm. This event will feature a host of local musicians and set dancing in the open air.

The Coach House in Kilmacthomas is the place to be at 3pm on the Sunday for a free performance from the Comeraghs to the Coast Choir.

Moylan Brunnock will also be back for a second event on Sunday afternoon to provide musical accompaniment for the Feast in the Forest in Crough Wood under a specially constructed marquee.

Speaking ahead of their concert at Curraghmore this Saturday, renowned local man and showband singer, Gerry Walsh from Country Gold said: “We’re looking forward to a great evening in Curraghmore. We’ve put together a six-piece band and will be starting out on a Charlie Pride Tribute circuit after the Comeraghs Wild concert.

“We’ll be doing a mix for all ages for the hour we’re on at Curraghmore. We’ve steel guitar, fiddle, banjo, a drummer and guitarist so have a great mix.

“We’re rehearsing away and I’m looking forward to a great evening on stage with Stephen Travers, Tony Ford, Ger Cornally, John O’Keeffe and Mo Connors.”