Indiependence: 'It is what it is. We  just have to suck it up'

The Co Cork festival may not be taking place as planned this weekend, but organiser Shane Dunne is philosophical about the future 

Images from Indiependence in Mitchelstown through the years, including Lewis Capaldi, Kate Nash, The Coronas, and Fontaines DC.

Considering the live music industry has been devastated by the Covid-19 storm, Shane Dunne presents the most upbeat of appearances.    

“Great time to be in the business of mass gatherings,” he announces breezily.