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Another Love Story announce a one-day festival in East Cork this August

ALS has announced the second of their mini-festival series Love Is A Stranger of the year to happen at Ballyvolane House in Castlelyons, Cork on Saturday August 16th.

The festival is a one-day and night deal with overnight camping and on-site boutique accommodation options including Ballyvolane itself a boutique and glamping hotel, with a collection of renovated Barns, walled gardens, gentle lawns and rolling meadows. They also make Bertha’s Revenge Gin there on site.

The music lineup features:


  • Optimo (Espacio) (UK) 
  • The Sunday Times
  • Elaine Howley 
  • Niamh Regan 
  • The Outside (Live)
  •  Lullahush (Live)
  • Peter Voeglaar (Live) 
  • Jar Jar Jr.
  •  David Murphy 
  • Fixity
  • The ALS Shift Shack Soundsystem feat. Efa O’Neill & More
  • With Many More TBA…

Artisan food and drink providers are on offer and the event is BYO.

LIAS BV 25 | Tickets:


Love Is A Stranger runs as an intimate one day + night event, with very limited Overnight Camping / Camper Van Attendee Tickets, and Day Attendee Tickets available:⁠

–  Saturday Day & Overnight Attendee Tickets : from €65 + Fees

–  Family Day (Only) Tickets [2 Adults & 2 x Kids U12] : €150 + Fees

–  Friday Early Access & Welcome Event : Very Limited Available.

⁠* Attendee’s must hold an Overnight Attendee Ticket to gain entry to the Campsite / Camper Van Area. ⁠

LIAS Ballyvolane House is an Over 20’s event.  U12s are permitted, if with a guardian, and must be registered to attend. ID required.

Gates & Campsite open 12 noon Saturday August 16th | Event runs 13:00 – 02.00.

Last Entry 20.00 Sat Aug 16th | Campsite closes 12 noon Sunday August 17th.

Buses

  • Return Bus from Cork City – Ballyvolane for Day Attendees Only.

Love Is A Stranger : Ballyvolane House 2025 is kindly presented with the support of Cork County Council, Pure Cork & Failte Ireland.


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