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:
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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.
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
