The Rush Community Council Events Committee is proud to celebrate the success of the Rush Harbour Festival and Fingal Rush Air Display 2025, which took place over the August Bank Holiday weekend. This year was a special milestone as it was the first time the Community Council Events Committee had the honour of organising the festival – and it proved to be a weekend to remember.

Rush Harbour was alive with colour, music, and activity from morning to night. Families enjoyed children’s amusements, funfair rides, and workshops, while the harbour front bustled with food stalls and a harvest & craft market. Each evening ended on a high with fantastic live performances, bringing people together to celebrate Rush’s vibrant culture.

The Fingal Rush Air Display was once again the standout attraction, drawing huge crowds to the shoreline. Against the stunning backdrop of Rush North Beach and Lambay Island, visitors were thrilled by daring stunts, precision flying, and breathtaking aerobatic displays from some of the world’s finest pilots.
The Events Committee extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the festival possible: our generous sponsors, the many local businesses and community groups who contributed their time and expertise, and the incredible volunteers whose hard work ensured everything ran smoothly.

Speaking after the festival, Erin Cartlidge, Chairperson of the Rush Community Council Events Committee, said: “We are so proud of what was achieved this year. Taking on the organisation for the first time was a big challenge, but the support from the whole community was amazing. We want to thank our sponsors, contributors, and especially our volunteers, who gave so much of their time and energy. Without them, this festival simply would not have been possible.”

The 2025 Rush Festival & Fingal Rush Airshow was more than an event – it was a true celebration of land, sea, sky, and the community spirit that makes Rush so special, we are looking forward to building on the success of this year and working with everyone again to make the festival even more fantastic next year and for the future.

Credits to Photographers: Leo Bissett & Ray Watts, Valeta McCormick (Corvenieos Entertainment) & Darragh Butler (@feetwetaviation)