A politican has criticised a system that sees huge crowds “funnelled” towards the main arena from all sides.

After two years as parish administrator, he will be officially appointed parish priest of the ‘little town’ on 3 October

Defendant Pelu Sava, 18 Fortunestown Close, Tallaght, Dublin 24, is charged with stealing four mobile phones in the main arena and handling one stolen phone at Cosby House on Sunday, August 31st.

Organisers said they are "already making sure" 2026 will be "the best festival yet".

From Kneecap's packed Main Stage moment to the comfort of pre-booked camping, EP delivered – despite the drizzle.

“It’ll be jumper on, jumper off kind of weather”, says the Carlow Weatherman Alan O’Reilly.

If you're lucky enough to be making the trek to Co Laois this weekend, keep reading to find out everything you need to know before the festival

The back-of-house testing can be carried out on drugs connected with a person brought to a medical tent and on drugs placed in "surrender bins".

ANOTHER privately owned nursing home in Laois has received a poor report from the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA).

There will be mock elections and voting competitions.

Melvyn Benn dismissed claims that Electric Picnic is ‘anti-competitive’.

Congrats Lindsay!

Hozier, Chappell Roan, Sam Fender, Fatboy Slim and Kings of Leon have been announced as headliners for the festival, which takes place from August 29th-31st in Stradbally, Co Laois.

The female driver of the car, aged in her 30s, was not injured.

The book will help children understand the changes in their loved ones

Festival-goers will be encouraged to donate their empty bottles and cans for charity at Electric Picnic

From The Wolfe Tones and The Mary Wallopers, to Kylie and CMAT, the festival has something for everybody this year, and hopefully not too many clashes.