Pictured at the launch of the Helium event were BR L-R: Gerry Keogh, Pat Byrne (Skelly's Bar), Dave McLynn (No Ego Promotions), Bernard Mulvihill, Michael Delaney, Michael Conlon and Mike Carey.FR L-R: Pierce Butler (Projam design), John Killian, Liam Kavanagh and Dave Mulvihill.

Damien Dempsey to headline charity music festival

Published: Wed 21 Jul 2010, 4:15 PM

Damien Dempsey is to headline a charity musical festival in Ballymahon this August bank holiday weekend. It's Helium time of year again - not quite the size of the famous music festival Oxegen but Helium is slightly lighter and smaller after all! On July 31 the Micro Music Helium Festival is back by popular demand for its second year aiming to raise even more money for the Fredreichs Ataxia Society of Ireland (FASI). Following the success of last year, the event takes place again at Skelly's Bar, Main Street, Ballymahon. This year, Damian Dempsey will be the headline act with a vast array of musicians from near and far including the Midlands own Lilac Blues, Arrow in the sky, Adela Mealy and Veronica Moran. Added to the bill this year are Scottish drumming troupe 'Clann an Drumma' who are sure to bring the Braveheart spirit to proceedings. There is also the highly anticipated appearance of the Stone Roses tribute band 'The Third Coming' along with many many other groups and artists. On the night there will be a Hog Roast, full BBQ, Fire performers and Body Artist Monica Forde plus lots of surprises. Full camping and after party marquee for all patrons also included.Â To follow the progress of the fundraising event or donate you can log onto www.helium2010.com for all information. For more info about freidrichs ataxia log on to www.ataxia.ie As this year Helium 2010 is strictly an all ticket event, it is advised to purchase tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment due to limited capacity. Tickets are only €25 and are on sale at outlets around the Midlands, in Skellys Bar & The Daybreak Country Shop in Ballymahon, Music World in Athlone, The Music Centre in Longford and E2 Music in Mullingar. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.tickets.ie (search for helium 2010). For updates log onto www.helium2010.com or http://www.myspace.com/noegopromotions It's Helium time of year again - not quite the size of the famous music festival Oxegen but Helium is slightly lighter and smaller after all! On July 31 the Micro Music Helium Festival is back by popular demand for its second year aiming to raise even more money for the Fredreichs Ataxia Society of Ireland (FASI). Following the success of last year, the event takes place again at Skelly's Bar, Main Street, Ballymahon. This year, Damian Dempsey will be the headline act with a vast array of musicians from near and far including the Midlands own Lilac Blues, Arrow in the sky, Adela Mealy and Veronica Moran. Added to the bill this year are Scottish drumming troupe 'Clann an Drumma' who are sure to bring the Braveheart spirit to proceedings. There is also the highly anticipated appearance of the Stone Roses tribute band 'The Third Coming' along with many many other groups and artists. On the night there will be a Hog Roast, full BBQ, Fire performers and Body Artist Monica Forde plus lots of surprises. Full camping and after party marquee for all patrons also included.Â To follow the progress of the fundraising event or donate you can log onto www.helium2010.com for all information. For more info about freidrichs ataxia log on to www.ataxia.ie As this year Helium 2010 is strictly an all ticket event, it is advised to purchase tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment due to limited capacity. Tickets are only €25 and are on sale at outlets around the Midlands, in Skellys Bar & The Daybreak Country Shop in Ballymahon, Music World in Athlone, The Music Centre in Longford and E2 Music in Mullingar. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.tickets.ie (search for helium 2010). For updates log onto www.helium2010.com or http://www.myspace.com/noegopromotions