National Yacht Club

Friday 12th August In conjunction with Alliance Francaise the National Yacht Club will hold a reception on Friday 12th August to celebrate the stopover of this iconic race.  There will be live music from Neke Tom Tom a traditional French Breton band from 8pm to 10pm on the Platform and at 10pm there will be a fireworks display from the East Pier. The NYC will have a marqueee on the platform serving Beef Bourguignon, a selection of salads, French cheeses and Wines.  €15pp, tickets available from the NYC office or click here to complete an online ticket booking form and return to secretary@archived.nyc.ie  This event is open to all Waterfront Club Members, tickets limited to 250 people so advance booking is essential. Saturday 13th August Treat your taste buds to a deliciously prepared French Gastronomic Tasting Menu, 7 courses including wines €50pp.  The event is open to all Waterfront Club Members For all bookings please contact 01 280 5725 or email manager@archived.nyc.ie In partnership with Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Dun Laoghaire will be buzzing with the Festival Des Bateaux, full festival programme below     Friday August 12th

• 2pm – 10pm – Festival Market on the Carlisle Pier
• 10pm – Fireworks from the East Pier

Saturday August 13th

• 10am – 8pm – Festival Market on the Carlisle Pier
• 2pm – 6pm – Live Bands at the Harbour Plaza Stage / 2pm – 3pm Lindsay Ryan (Jazz) / 3.30pm – 4.30pm Neke Tom Tom / 5pm – 6pm Sean Whelan (French Cafe Swing)
• 2pm – 6pm – Street entertainment, Carlisle Pier, Harbour Plaza, Town centre

Sunday August 14th

• 10am – 8pm – Festival Market on the Carlisle Pier
• 10am – Irish Air Corps Pipe Band & 21 Gun Salute
• 11am – Boats depart
• 2pm – 6pm – Live Bands at the Harbour Plaza Stage / 2pm – 3pm Neke Tom Tom / 3.30pm – 4.30pm  Lindsay Ryan (Jazz) / 5pm – 6pm Gitano (Spanish)
• 2pm – 6pm – Street entertainment, Carlisle Pier, Harbour Plaza, Town centre