Festival season is well and truly here and Tipperary’s own Clonmel Junction Festival have just revealed details of the music extravaganza. From 4th to the 13th July music fans of all varieties can find something to entertain them with a wide range of acts and events.
Highlight of the festival will be a free outdoor concert in Parnell Street on 12 July titled “Classics from 1984”. Supported by Bulmers, the gig will see 15 Irish musicians and French band La Marmaille performing some of the top hits of 1984 including “Born In The USA” and “Like A Virgin”. Really now who doesn’t love the 80s?!
Trad fans can look forward to a special one off concert featuring Máirtín O’Connor, Donal Lunny, Róisín Elsafty and Zoe Conway in Old St Mary’s Church on 9th July.
Troubadour Paddy Casey takes to the stage of Bakers on Sunday 6th July while Limerick’s Hermitage Green will be joined by Florida’s Uproot Hootenanny (great name) on Thursday 10th July.
And that’s just to name a few! Full details can be found on the Clonmel Junction Festival website.