All Together Now 2026, first day review: Traffic, Pulp, and other talking points

Despite the delays en route to the site at Curraghmore, Co Waterford, the festival got off to a fine start on Friday 

 Jarvis Cocker of Pulp performs during All Together Now 2026 at Curraghmore Estate in Co Waterfor. Picture:  Kieran Frost/Redferns

1. Traffic delays on approach 

 We did feel a bit smug. Arriving early on Friday morning via the designated route from Cork, the traffic was so light that the approach to the festival site was a breeze. The car parks and campsites were well signposted, and the staff could not have been more helpful.