Ray To Focus on Dublin Nights

Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Economy Advisor Ray O’Donoghue has formally stepped down from his role with the iconic Sea Sessions Surf & Music Festival to dedicate himself full-time to supporting and developing Dublin’s night-time culture. The festival will take a break in 2025, with ongoing discussions about its potential return in a refreshed format in the future.

Ray, who joined Sea Sessions in 2010, played a central role in growing the Donegal-based event into one of Ireland’s most distinctive and celebrated summer festivals — blending music, surf, sport and beach culture in the vibrant setting of Bundoran.

Ray O’Donoghue now leads Dublin City Council’s efforts to develop a vibrant, safe and inclusive night-time economy — driving pilot initiatives and long-term strategies that support cultural activity, improve access and encourage new uses of public space and venues after 6pm.

Posted: 10/06/2025 10:45