(L-R) MUNA's Naomi McPherson, Katie Gavin and Josette Maskin as they prepare to take to the stage in Stadbally Photo: Getty Images
Around 70,000 revellers made the trek to Stradbally, Co Laois on Friday as Ireland's largest music and arts festival, Electric Picnic, officially kicked off.
The weather played ball on day one as campers hauled in precious cargo for the weekend onto the campsites.
Headlining on Friday was US pop star Billie Eilish, preceded by Ireland's own global megastar, Niall Horan.
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Kayus Bankole of Young Fathers Photo: Getty ImagesHester Chambers of Wet Leg Photo: Getty ImagesViagra Boys' Sebastian Murphy Photo: Getty ImagesMUNA's Josette Maskin Photo: Getty ImagesImelda May during her poetry reading Photo: Getty ImagesA festival-goer on site in Stradbally Photo: Electric PicnicTens of thousands of campers streamed in throughout Friday morning and afternoon, hoping to nab a good camping spot Photo: Electric Picnic
All ages were out in force, with the Little Picnic, an area with activities for children, happening all weekend Photo: Electric PicnicCampers made sure to pack for all eventualities and weather Photo: Electric PicnicCarts and trolleys assisted many campers on the trek to the campsite Photo: Electric PicnicCampers en route to EP Photo: Electric PicnicColourful clothes were the order of the day #FestivalFashion Photo: Electric PicnicThe weather played ball on day one of the popular festival Photo: Electric PicnicOver 70,000 people are attending the staple of the Irish festival scene Photo: Electric PicnicMore happy campers Photo: Electric Picnic
