Lloyd Cole, Martha Wainwright, Seán Keane, Fionn Regan, Don Stiffe, Ultan Conlon The Scratch, Kíla, Seanchoíche and Daoirí Farrell are among the 60+ acts taking part in this year’s Galway Folk Festival, which runs from June 4-8 in venues across the city.

The line-up, which has now been finalised, includes international and Irish acts from the world of folk, roots and trad music.

UK singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole will perform at the Town Hall Theatre on Wednesday, June 4, with special guest Ultan Conlon. Meanwhile, Montreal’s Martha Wainwright will mark the 20th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut album with a performance in Monroe’s on June 8 that will include hits like the iconic Bloody Mother Fucking A**hole, Factory, and When The Day Is Short.  Twenty years on, these powerful songs continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Other acts this year include Hat Fitz & Cara, The Half Room, BackWest, Banshee, Billow Wood, BRÍDÍN, Briars, Casii Stephan, CLADA, Eli Waltz, Eve Clague, Evie, Feedback, First Class & Coach,  Frankie Archer,  Hubert Murray, J Smith, June Carousel, Korina Zambrano, Laura Duff, Laura Jo, Laytha, Liam Carroll & Co, Loes and the Celtic Link, Mná, Myles Gaffney, Neart, NXNW, Robert John Hope, Roswell, Saije, Sarah Buckley, Sarah Croker, Seo Linn, Shillelagh Law, Some One’s Sons, Stephen O’Dowd, Strings & Things, Sweet Jayne, Tadhg Williams, Teague and Joyce, The Fógues, The Hidden Maple, Three Rod Wale, Tom Portman, Will Softly, Whiskey Mash and Yonder Boys.

In addition to ticketed shows, there will be a series of free daytime events over the weekend.

Cuppa Tea TV returns with The Market Stage, while Culture Vultures, hosted by Tony Clayton-Lea, will feature conversations with special guests. The Youth in Music stage will showcase the next generation of folk performers, while The Little Room of Folk and Westend Sessions will haver intimate performances and vibrant sessions.

Festival Directors Gary Monroe and Peter O’Sullivan say support for the festival is “amazing, with ticket sales from all over the world. This year is our biggest festival to date and we’re delighted to expand the free weekend daytime events which are family-friendly and will have something for everyone from pop-up shows to food stalls and stalls from our friends at the Tiny Traders Village”.

Tickets at www.galwayfolkfestival.com.

Pictured: Canadian singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright makes a return visit to the Festival.