Picture This thrill fans at sold-out Marquee concert

Having sold out not one but two Live at the Marquee gigs, it was safe to assume Picture This would draw a very excited crowd to Monahan Road last night.

A downpour yesterday evening failed to dampen the spirits of the lucky ticket holders, who were eager to kick off the 12th year of the concert series in Cork. Seasoned Marquee-goers in head to toe rain gear mingled comfortably with younger patrons dressed up for one of their first concerts.

An increased security presence at the gates, triggered by last month’s terror attack at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, was swift and efficient and there was no delay in making our way to the main stage.