Mary Coughlan review: Ride On among the highlights of triumphant homecoming show in Galway 

Mary Coughlan was in top form for her Galway Arts Festival gig 

Mary Coughlan performing her 40th Anniversary Greatest Hits Show at the Heineken Big Top at Galway International Arts Festival. Photo: Andrew Downes, Xposure

Mary Coughlan, Heineken Big Top, Galway International Arts Festival , ★★★★★

 Mary Coughlan’s return to her native Galway for the 40th anniversary of her debut album, Tired and Emotional, reminds us of why she is such an enduring national treasure. Her voice is rich, authentic, and very much her own, her charisma undeniable.