CMAT and Bambie Thug join Electric Picnic line-up With just six weeks to go, another ten acts have joined the already jam-packed line-up for Electric Picnic 2024. Music • 03 Jul 24
CMAT and Bambie Thug join Electric Picnic line-up With just six weeks to go, another ten acts have joined the already jam-packed line-up for Electric Picnic 2024. Music • 03 Jul 24
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin to MC this year's Folly Festival TV presenter and musician Doireann Ní Ghlacáin has been announced as the MC of the Folly Festival 2024, which returns to Nancy's Yard at Cullohill Castle, Co Laois on 5 and 6 of July. Music • 18 Jun 24
Doireann Ní Ghlacáin to MC this year's Folly Festival TV presenter and musician Doireann Ní Ghlacáin has been announced as the MC of the Folly Festival 2024, which returns to Nancy's Yard at Cullohill Castle, Co Laois on 5 and 6 of July. Music • 18 Jun 24
Kylie Minogue among acts to play Electric Picnic Kylie Minogue, Kneecap, The Wolfe Tones, Noah Kahan and Raye are among the acts who will perform at the Electric Picnic music festival this August in Stradbally, Co Laois. Electric Picnic • 26 Apr 24
Kylie Minogue among acts to play Electric Picnic Kylie Minogue, Kneecap, The Wolfe Tones, Noah Kahan and Raye are among the acts who will perform at the Electric Picnic music festival this August in Stradbally, Co Laois. Electric Picnic • 26 Apr 24
Electric Picnic 100% going ahead with line-up due soon Electric Picnic organisers have said this year's 20th anniversary event is "100%" going ahead and that an announcement about the line-up will be made in "a few weeks". Music • 19 Apr 24
Electric Picnic 100% going ahead with line-up due soon Electric Picnic organisers have said this year's 20th anniversary event is "100%" going ahead and that an announcement about the line-up will be made in "a few weeks". Music • 19 Apr 24
Something For The Weekend: Lisa Mulcahy's Cultural Picks Filmmaker Lisa Mulcahy is a veteran of many TV shows; in recent years alone, she's helmed episodes of such acclaimed shows as The Tourist, Years And Years, Ridley Road and Blood. Something For The Weekend • 04 Oct 23
Something For The Weekend: Lisa Mulcahy's Cultural Picks Filmmaker Lisa Mulcahy is a veteran of many TV shows; in recent years alone, she's helmed episodes of such acclaimed shows as The Tourist, Years And Years, Ridley Road and Blood. Something For The Weekend • 04 Oct 23
Irish arm of Live Nation paid €4.5m dividend last year The main Irish arm of live entertainment giant Live Nation paid out a dividend of €4.5m last year. Business • 22 Sep 23
Irish arm of Live Nation paid €4.5m dividend last year The main Irish arm of live entertainment giant Live Nation paid out a dividend of €4.5m last year. Business • 22 Sep 23
Niall Horan adds second Dublin outdoor gig for 2024 Fresh from his triumphant gig at Electric Picnic last week and selling out three nights at the 3Arena, Niall Horan has added a second date at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and will now play the Dublin venue on 23 and 24 August 2024. Music • 08 Sep 23
Niall Horan adds second Dublin outdoor gig for 2024 Fresh from his triumphant gig at Electric Picnic last week and selling out three nights at the 3Arena, Niall Horan has added a second date at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and will now play the Dublin venue on 23 and 24 August 2024. Music • 08 Sep 23
Electric Picnic for August 2024 sold out Organisers of the Electric Picnic festival in Stradbally, Co Laois have announced that tickets for the 2024 edition have already sold out, with the three-day event set to move from its traditional September slot to a new August weekend. Music • 08 Sep 23
Electric Picnic for August 2024 sold out Organisers of the Electric Picnic festival in Stradbally, Co Laois have announced that tickets for the 2024 edition have already sold out, with the three-day event set to move from its traditional September slot to a new August weekend. Music • 08 Sep 23
Electric Picnic firm paid out dividend of €7m last year The company behind the Electric Picnic music festival last year paid out a dividend of €7m after a record 70,000 music fans attended the 2022 'comeback' event at Stradbally in Co Laois. Business • 07 Sep 23
Electric Picnic firm paid out dividend of €7m last year The company behind the Electric Picnic music festival last year paid out a dividend of €7m after a record 70,000 music fans attended the 2022 'comeback' event at Stradbally in Co Laois. Business • 07 Sep 23
Ploughing approached by Govt over housing refugees The National Ploughing Association has been approached by the Government to accommodate Ukrainian refugees once this year's three-day National Ploughing Championships is complete. Ireland • 05 Sep 23
Ploughing approached by Govt over housing refugees The National Ploughing Association has been approached by the Government to accommodate Ukrainian refugees once this year's three-day National Ploughing Championships is complete. Ireland • 05 Sep 23
Nell Mescal wows at Electric Picnic in corset made from tea towel The singer has had a busy summer of opening for major acts, and her set at Electric Picnic was no less impressive. Fashion • 04 Sep 23
Nell Mescal wows at Electric Picnic in corset made from tea towel The singer has had a busy summer of opening for major acts, and her set at Electric Picnic was no less impressive. Fashion • 04 Sep 23
Photo Gallery - Sunday at Electric Picnic The sun played ball - again! - on Sunday as festival fans enjoyed their final day of Picnic fun for this year. Music • 06 Sep 23
Photo Gallery - Sunday at Electric Picnic The sun played ball - again! - on Sunday as festival fans enjoyed their final day of Picnic fun for this year. Music • 06 Sep 23
Photo Gallery - Saturday at Electric Picnic The fun in Stradbally continues - and even the sun was in good form. Music • 03 Sep 23
Photo Gallery - Saturday at Electric Picnic The fun in Stradbally continues - and even the sun was in good form. Music • 03 Sep 23
Billie Eilish fans boost ill star at Electric Picnic Fans supported Billie Eilish through her Electric Picnic show after she complained of feeling "really, really sick" before her performance. Music • 02 Sep 23
Billie Eilish fans boost ill star at Electric Picnic Fans supported Billie Eilish through her Electric Picnic show after she complained of feeling "really, really sick" before her performance. Music • 02 Sep 23
Photo Gallery - Friday at Electric Picnic 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. Music • 02 Sep 23
Photo Gallery - Friday at Electric Picnic 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. Music • 02 Sep 23
Niall Horan plays biggest solo show at Electric Picnic Niall Horan was in his element at Friday night's Electric Picnic as he played to his biggest audience to date as a solo artist, telling the Stradbally crowd: "I love our little country, I love being here tonight." Music • 02 Sep 23
Niall Horan plays biggest solo show at Electric Picnic Niall Horan was in his element at Friday night's Electric Picnic as he played to his biggest audience to date as a solo artist, telling the Stradbally crowd: "I love our little country, I love being here tonight." Music • 02 Sep 23
Photo Gallery - Friday at Electric Picnic 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. Music • 02 Sep 23
Photo Gallery - Friday at Electric Picnic 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. Music • 02 Sep 23
Un-Laoised: Ten acts you MUST see at Electric Picnic The countdown has truly begun for this year's Electric Picnic. We chose ten acts you really should see this year in Stadbally, Co Laois Electric Picnic • 01 Sep 23
Un-Laoised: Ten acts you MUST see at Electric Picnic The countdown has truly begun for this year's Electric Picnic. We chose ten acts you really should see this year in Stadbally, Co Laois Electric Picnic • 01 Sep 23
Electric Picnic All set for a new music festival at Stradbally Hall in Laois. history repeats itself • 01 Sep 23
Electric Picnic All set for a new music festival at Stradbally Hall in Laois. history repeats itself • 01 Sep 23
Lyric Theatre bring acclaimed Good Friday play to Electric Picnic An acclaimed new play from Belfast's Lyric Theatre dramatizing the events of the Good Friday Agreement will receive a special encore at this year's Electric Picnic festival. Theatre • 01 Sep 23
Lyric Theatre bring acclaimed Good Friday play to Electric Picnic An acclaimed new play from Belfast's Lyric Theatre dramatizing the events of the Good Friday Agreement will receive a special encore at this year's Electric Picnic festival. Theatre • 01 Sep 23
EP 2023: Woodfired hot tubs, psychedelic buses & recycling rules Ahead of Electric Picnic 2023, Sínann Fetherston joined a group of roving reporters for a behind-the-scenes look at Ireland's largest music and arts festival. Electric Picnic • 29 Aug 23
EP 2023: Woodfired hot tubs, psychedelic buses & recycling rules Ahead of Electric Picnic 2023, Sínann Fetherston joined a group of roving reporters for a behind-the-scenes look at Ireland's largest music and arts festival. Electric Picnic • 29 Aug 23
We would love 50/50 gender split at EP - festival chief The Festival Director of Electric Picnic has said he would love to have an even representation of male and female headliners at the event. Leinster • 29 Aug 23
We would love 50/50 gender split at EP - festival chief The Festival Director of Electric Picnic has said he would love to have an even representation of male and female headliners at the event. Leinster • 29 Aug 23
Electric Picnic applying the finishing touches Organisers are putting the final touches in place to the Electric Picnic site ahead of the music and arts festival reopening its doors in Stradbally, Co Laois this weekend. Music • 29 Aug 23
Electric Picnic applying the finishing touches Organisers are putting the final touches in place to the Electric Picnic site ahead of the music and arts festival reopening its doors in Stradbally, Co Laois this weekend. Music • 29 Aug 23
The Script announce intimate pre-EP Dublin gig Ahead of their appearance as the "surprise" act at Electric Picnic this weekend, The Script will play a warm-up show at Dublin venue The Academy this Friday. Music • 29 Aug 23
The Script announce intimate pre-EP Dublin gig Ahead of their appearance as the "surprise" act at Electric Picnic this weekend, The Script will play a warm-up show at Dublin venue The Academy this Friday. Music • 29 Aug 23
Ceiliúradh na nGael ag Electric Picnic Mar a bhíonn gach bliain, is tearmann naofa do na Gaeil é an Phicnic Leicreach. Tá imeachtaí éagsúla ar siúl le linn na féile chomh maith spás san ionad campála dóibh siúd atá ag iarraidh an Ghaeilge a úsáid ann. Electric Picnic • 01 Sep 23
Ceiliúradh na nGael ag Electric Picnic Mar a bhíonn gach bliain, is tearmann naofa do na Gaeil é an Phicnic Leicreach. Tá imeachtaí éagsúla ar siúl le linn na féile chomh maith spás san ionad campála dóibh siúd atá ag iarraidh an Ghaeilge a úsáid ann. Electric Picnic • 01 Sep 23
