Music festival returns to fabled site

The new-look Liss Ard Festival was launched yesterday outside Skibbereen in West Cork.

The festival, which runs on Aug 4 and 5, aims to be particularly family-friendly, with onsite camping, day and weekend tickets, and children under 12 allowed in free.

John Reynolds’ Pod Concerts are partners for the first time this year. Local music promoter Declan McCarthy, who has been involved in the festival over the past few years, welcomed their involvement.