Campers make their way to All Together Now as bank holiday festival starts to nice(ish) weather
The All Together Now festival in Waterford has commenced with significant traffic delays reported on the N25. The event features a diverse lineup of artists and is taking place amidst mild weather conditions, with attendees paying tribute to the late musician Glen Hansard.
Why it matters
The festival is a major cultural event in Ireland, and the report captures both the logistical challenges and the community sentiment surrounding the recent death of a prominent musician.
PEOPLE DRIVING TO the All Together Now festival in Waterford have been told to delay their journeys because there is so much traffic in the area.
An Garda Síochána said that traffic was particularly bad on the N25 through to Portlaw village.
In its seventh year, the All Together Now festival at Curraghmore Estate will see over 60 acts take to the stage over four nights.
People at the festival are already enjoying the relatively good weather.
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English rock band Pulp, best known for their 1995 hit Common People, will headline on Friday evening, with Disclosure performing a DJ set on Sunday evening.
Kneecap, the Irish hip-hop trio from Belfast who have made headlines after a court case was brought against them, will be headlining on Saturday night.
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