Cromane’s Seafest returns this September with a weekend of jam-packed activities for the entire family.

There will be live music, sport, family activities and community celebrations on offer from September 12 to September 14.

The festival will open on Friday evening with the introduction of the Captain Event, which is brand new.

Running from 6.00 pm to midnight, this event will see the crowning of the very first Seafest Captain.

Nominees going for the title include Mikey Houlihan, Donnie McCarthy, Chiara McGrath, and Billy O’Neill.

The evening will also feature music by Ger O’Shea at 6.00 pm and Pop Gods at 8.30 pm. On Saturday morning, the festival continues with the Triathlon.

Visitors can enjoy a wide range of family-friendly activities, including a water trampoline, kayaks, paddleboards, arts and crafts, and so much more.

The 10-Mile Run will be launched at 9am.

This will be followed by the much-loved Raft Race at 12.00 pm, a highlight of Seafest tradition.

The afternoon programme includes a performance from the Molgoggers at 2.00 pm, with further food, chef demos, shucking competition, surf and turf activities and live entertainment running from 12.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

Seafest 2025 promises a weekend of community spirit, celebration, and fun for all ages, making it an unmissable highlight of the year in Cromane.