Electric Picnic 2022 line-up: Dermot Kennedy, Tame Impala and Arctic Monkeys to headline
With 70,000 expected attendees, this year’s festival is set to be its largest on record
With 70,000 expected attendees, this year’s festival is set to be its largest on record
Lockdowns and fear took their toll in the pandemic. Now, the sector faces post-Covid challenges
No law is being broken as ceremonies planned for September, says Blarney priest
Nursing home group recalls unprecedented ‘scale of the sickness’ of the third wave
Hugh Linehan: Pilot events in UK are promising but will Government underwrite the risk?
RDS says there is too much uncertainty around to plan ahead for the event
An Irishman’s Diary
Calls for rapid vaccine rollout for non-Covid cases as more care homes battle outbreaks
Five residents at Droimnín Nursing Home in Stradbally died in less than a week
Two residents of Elmhurst Nursing Home in Glasnevin have died as a result of the virus
Covid-free Droimnín Nursing Home in Co Laois prepares for the winter months ahead
Care homes managed by Brookhaven began introducing restrictions in mid-February
Refunds now available but ticket holders advised they can be retained for use in 2021
A record attendance of 70,000 expected for the sold-out event at Stradbally in September
The Strokes, The 1975, Christine & The Queens among main stage acts on Saturday
Flood alerts issued and matches cancelled up to 50mm of rain falls in some counties
Melvin Benn says persuasion, not coercion, will get people to ‘do the right thing’
Details released of entertainment as Gaeilge including Collchoill and Puball na Gaeilge
Trio who were working as gamekeepers convicted over animal’s death in Co Waterford
Broad range of events nationwide with a particular focus this year on pollinators and gardening
Laois multimillionaire (92) would be ‘horrified’ at her €30m donation becoming public
Sales come after announcement of increased capacity for next year’s festival
Many areas dry at first but rain in west will spread to the east coast by evening
The second batch of set times for Cosby Tent, Jerry Fish, Trenchtown, Theatre of Food
Set times for the Main, Body & Soul, Other Voices and Rankin’s Wood stages
Kendrick Lamar, St Vincent, N.E.R.D, Dua Lipa and Massive Attack among acts announced
Stage times, travel info, news, tips and treats – we’ve got all the best Electric Picnic bits
Well-loved art installation Granny’s House stolen from festival site at Stradbally
While you may not be flush financially, we’ve come up with some ideas for saving money
New year promises a richness of fare across all artistic forms in all part of the country
Heavy rain expected on Saturday while Sunday will be mainly bright and dry
Annmarie Kelly and Barry McCartney met seven years ago and got engaged in Australia
All ready to fire up the summer barbie? Go beyond the balcony or back garden and seek out some of the best spots around the country to get your cook on
Court heard Finbarr O’Rourke consumed up to 10 pints on day of crash in Co Laois
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices