Two new acts announced for Cois Fharraige Festival
It has been confirmed that Paddy Casey and Badly Drawn Boy will play the Cois Fharraige Surf and Music Festival in Kilkee, Co. Clare this autumn.
The Hot Press Newsdesk, 17 Jul 2007

Dubliner Paddy Casey will headline the Saturday night of the festival (Sept 8) alongside Brummie band Ocean Colour Scene. Fans at the gig can expect to hear tracks from Paddy's forthcoming album Addicted to Company, due for release in September.
Damien Gough aka Badly Drawn Boy will headline the final night of the festival, Sunday September 9.
Other acts heading for the coast of Clare include the Fun Lovin' Criminals, Tom Baxter, The Blizzards, The Enemy and Kila.
The Hot Press Newsdesk

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