Five things we learned at Body & Soul

Ellie O’Byrne had fun in the sun — and the mud — at the weekend festival in Ballinlough Castle

1) Main-stage moments met with a mixed reception

On Friday night on the Body and Soul stage, Girl Band knocked out songs laden with tightly-controlled, raw, punk-infused energy and explosive vocal delivery from frontman Dara Kiely. Having cancelled several gigs already this year for health reasons, fans were all the more appreciative of their performance, which was a true festival highlight.