Macroom Mountain Dew Festival was a music festival in Ireland, which was held between 1976 and 1982. Taking place in the grounds of a 19th-century castle in County Cork, it is considered to have been the first rock festival in Ireland. History The festival is named for Macroom's reputation as a centre for production of poitín ("mountain dew"). Its organisation was spearheaded by publican and undertaker John Martin Fitz-Gerald, who approached Rory Gallagher’s brother and manager, Donal, about staging the open air concert. Year 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982Venue Macroom GAA Macroom Castle Macroom Castle Not held Macroom Castle a site 1 mile outside Macroom town Coolcower HouseMain acts Horslips Marianne Faithfull Julie Felix Rory Gallagher Roland Van Campenhout Joe O'Donnell Nutz Rory Gallagher The Cimarons Joe O'Donnell Van Morrison Mike Oldfield Lindisfarne Paul Brady The Chieftains Christy Moore Davey Arthur Elvis Costello and the Attractions The Blues Band Scullion Paul Brady Q-Tips The Undertones The Pretenders Wishbone AshRoy Harper Phil Lynott
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