Bonnie Tyler Roy Chubby Brown George Jones Phil Coulter Harlem Gospel Choir Soweto Gospel Choir Nanci Griffith Bagatelle Kenny Rogers The Proclaimers Shakin Stevens  
     

 

This page is live for information on the 2008 event only.

 

 

General Information.

 

Where to Stay- It’s the friendly service that makes all our places to stay so special - the B&B owner who takes you to the hen-house to choose new-laid eggs for your Ulster Fry breakfast; the hotel barman who gives you a lift into town; the guesthouse chambermaid who volunteers to look after the children so you can enjoy a night out. All of us will do our best to make you feel at home, which is why you may stay a little longer in Tyrone than you planned! All accommodation providers accept Euros and are registered with the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.  

Flavour of Tyrone - Where to Stay in Tyrone - Accommodation in Tyrone - Hotels in Tyrone - Guesthouses in Tyrone - B&Bs in Tyrone - Self-Catering Accommodation in Tyrone - Caravanning &; Camping Sites in Tyrone - Hostels in Tyrone
     
The Sperrins region is one of Northern Ireland’s most scenic regions. A rugged pattern of mountains, bogland and inland waters... a striking landscape virtually unaffected by the passage of time. Then there's the people of the Sperrins and their heritage and culture…even by Irish standards, we are renowned for our special warmth and hospitality.  

Flavour of the Sperrins region - Where to Stay in the Sperrins region - Accommodation in the Sperrins region - Hotels in the Sperrins region - Guesthouses in the Sperrins region - B&Bs in the Sperrins region - Self-Catering Accommodation in the Sperrins region - Caravanning &; Camping Sites in the Sperrins region - Hostels in the Sperrins region.
     

 

  

Car-Parking is now fully confirmed and we have now in place sufficient parking for the large expected crowd. 500 cars will be able to park on the fest site and will be a first come basis with the car-parks opening at 11am on fest days.

 

Additional parking will be on the fields opposite to Donnelly Brothers on the main road out of Dungannon towards the Moy or  1mile on the right hand side of the road coming of all motorways leading into Dungannon. Marie Cure Cancer care will be operating this facility with 50% of the proceeds going to the charity.
     

 

  

Click here for a list of local coach firms.

 

Anyone from the Greater Belfast area interested in travelling by Coach to the Country Fest  can contact John Quigley on 07747700820 or email johnmquigley@yahoo.com

He can also arrange transport for groups of 20 or more from other areas. 

Buses will depart from DAYS HOTEL Belfast at 11.00am each morning and return half hour after the show on each day. Bus tickets are £15 return per day.
     
 

Want to take a taxi to the Fest!

 

Click here for a list of local taxi firms.

     

 

  

Additional caravan and campsite facilities are now available at Dungannon Park’s Nunnery Hill right at the heart of the action!. To book your pitch call -

 

Killymaddy Tourist Information and Craft Centre
190 Ballygawley Road
Dungannon
Co Tyrone
BT70 1TF

Tel : +44 (0)28 8776 7259
Fax : +44 (0)28 8776 0908
Email : killymaddy.reception@dungannon.gov.uk

     

 

  

We have secured 150 spaces for motor homes now within a close distance to the Fest site at Dungannon Park. To book your pitch call -

 

Reggie Reid

94 Old Eglish Road

Dungannon

Co.Tyrone

BT 71 7PG.

Tel : +44 (0)2887722427.
     
 
If you are interested in applying for a catering tender at the UTV Country Fest please contact info@stonebridgecaterers.com  or call 028352 8080.
     

 

 

  

JW Promotions are delighted to finally see an ambition become a reality by staging the “UTV Country Music Festival” that will take place in Dungannon Park Co.Tyrone on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd August 2008.
The festival will see over 50 International, National and local acts perform on three stages and will run each day from 1pm-11pm. Country Music has a huge following in Ireland and the announcement of such an event of this magnitude will be very well received. The main stage will see most of the American acts perform with the likes of George Jones, Ricky Skaggs, Nanci Griffith, Gene Watson  and Vernon Oxford to name  only a few that will enthral the large expected audiences on each of the festival days.

 

All the American acts will appear on both days

as will 95% of the other performers.

 

 

  

 

 

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Tickets for the festival are now on sale with Ticketmaster and at Ticketmaster ticket centres throughout Ireland or if you would like to book by phone with a credit card, please call the appropriate number below:


0870 243 4455 - Northern Ireland customers

0818 719 300 - Republic of Ireland customers
00353 1 456 9569 - International customers

 

Ticketmaster is Ireland's leading ticketing company, with a proven track record in the computerised ticketing industry, offering clients a service which is backed up by extensive experience and the highest standards of professionalism.

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Acts confirmed to appear:

 

  • Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder

  • Nanci Griffith

  • Stonewall Jackson

  • Jimmy Buckley

  • Mike Denver

  • Robert Mizzell

  • John McNicholl

  • Eamonn McCann

  • Philomena Begley

  • Shaun Cuddy

  • Roly Daniels

  • Justin McGurk

  • Leanne & Carrie Benn

  • Bonnie Stewart

  • Blackheart

  • The Murphys

  • Colin Kirwan

  • Deirdre Bonner
  • Alan West
  • Moore & Moore

 

Comperes

  • Frank Mitchell

  • Gerry Kelly

  • George Jones

  • Ken Bruce

  • Gene Watson

  • Vernon Oxford

  • Gretchen Peters

  • Boxcar Brian
  • Dee Reilly
  • Brian Coll

  • Country Harmony

  • Ally Harron

  • Marion Curry

  • Rod & Tracey McAuley

  • Louise Morrissey

  • Sean Corrigan

  • Anthony McBrien

  • Warren Smyth

  • Curtis Magee

  • Ray Lynam

  • Matt Leavey

  • Liam McLoughlin

  • Tony Kerr

  • Fiddler Adam
  • Billy McFarland
  • Aidan Quinn

 

 

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(This is not the final map of the event.)

 

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‘Side Step’ to the “Take time in Tyrone Marquee” at UTV Countryfest.

There has never been a better time for visitors to enjoy the lovely -- and lively -- region around Dungannon and South Tyrone. For more information come and experience the take time in Tyrone Marquee at UTV Countryfest which will feature:

  • Tyrone Good Food Circle will serve fresh local produce, prepared and presented with flair from every corner of Dungannon & Tyrone region

  • Latest news about events, attractions and entertainment. As well as having a goldmine of tourism literature, maps etc, get help in planning your weekend itinerary from the friendly experts.

  • Visit the craft stand that will enrich your memories of your trip to Tyrone forever. You will be able to browse the wide range of distinctive ceramics, jewellery, wood, slate and turf giftware produced by craft artisans from across Tyrone. With an array of accessories, hand made cards, original artworks and prints the stand will offer something for all tastes and budgets.

 

The Take Time in Tyrone Tourism team look forward to making you experience to Country Fest a memorable one…
     
JW Promotions specialise in providing high quality Entertainment and Event Management for all Corporate and Private Events both Nationally and Internationally.