EAST CORK VENUE ON SHOW IN ‘THE BALLYCOTTON SESSIONS’

Louise Duffy set to host stars for seaside music and chat on new RTÉ show

Sea Church Productions has announced details of “The Ballycotton Sessions”, its new production with RTÉ. 

The 8-part series, hosted by radio and TV presenter Louise Duffy, will see some of Ireland’s best-known and well-loved musicians and artists perform and chat amid the stunning surroundings of Ballycotton Village.

The east Cork village’s newly renovated “Sea Church” will provide the backdrop for the series. The “Sea Church” is a unique venue housed in the fully refurbished former Church of Ireland, which first opened in 1835 and has been lovingly restored as a multi-purpose entertainment venue.

The acts featured in “The Ballycotton Sessions” will include The Academic, Robert Grace, Damien Dempsey, Wallis Bird, Rapper J Yellow L, Saint Sister, Jack L, and The Coronas. 

Each episode will spotlight an artist who will join Louise for an interview and perform in the intimate venue.

A unique and picturesque laid-back fishing village, 40km from Cork City, Ballycotton was chosen as the ideal location for chat and music framed by its magnificent ocean views.

The first episode of ‘The Ballycotton Sessions’ will air on RTÉ 2 Thursday, February 17th at 11 pm and will also be available to view on-demand on the RTE Player.

ABOUT SEA CHURCH

Sea Church is the former St Colman’s Church of Ireland, built in 1835 for £330 which was raised by subscription. The church suffered over the years due to a dwindling local Church of Ireland population, and gradually the church fell into disuse and was finally closed. In 2018, Ballycotton-born Pearse Flynn set out to realise a dream of his own when he purchased the church from American vendors. A multi-million euro revamp began to take this diamond in the rough from decline and into restoration. Special care was taken in the renovation of the church and a huge amount of time, energy, and passion have been dedicated over a two-year restoration project.

More detail www.seachurch.ie