Aslan and Bipolar Empire top SpoirtFest bill

They are joined by fellow headliner Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club at the festival in Cork from July 30–August 1.

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 20 Jul 2011

Both a sport and music festival, SpoirtFest will also include talented local bands on the bill.

The music events take place in Festival House, Old Fort Road, Ballincollig with Bipolar Empire and Jerry Fish & The Mudbug Club headlining day one and Aslan on day two.

As well as the music, revellers can keep fit with 7 a-side camogie tournaments, Tag Rugby and Ultimate Frisbee on offer.

Former Ireland and Liverpool soccer legend John Aldridge will also lead out a John Aldridge XI including Jason McAteer to take on the Ballincollig Legends XI on July 30.

Tickets for the music are €15 and are on sale from the following bars in Ballincollig, Cork: Treacy’s Bar, Mary O’Connells, The White Horse and Sam’s Bar

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