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HSE warns Electric Picnic festivalgoers over high-strength drugs in circulation
HSE warns Electric Picnic festivalgoers over high-strength drugs in circulation
The HSE has urged Electric Picnic attendees to use its on-site harm reduction tents as concerns grow over high-potency drugs

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Electric Picnic weather: Sunny spells due but there is potential for 'significant rainfall' 
Electric Picnic weather: Sunny spells due but there is potential for 'significant rainfall' 
Conditions for the Stradbally festival look set to be somewhat cooler and wetter than in recent days

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Festival essentials: 15 handy tips on tents, make-up, footwear and more... 
Festival essentials: 15 handy tips on tents, make-up, footwear and more... 
Old-style wet wipes are now a no-go, and a powerbank is your best buddy. Our festival veterans use their experiences in the trenches (sometimes literally) to offer some practical advice 

Wed, 27 Aug, 2025

Kneecap gig at London's Finsbury Park
Kneecap performing at Electric Picnic is really important, organiser says
The inclusion of Kneecap on the Electric Picnic lineup is “really important” for the Irish festival, organisers have said.

Tue, 26 Aug, 2025

Electric Picnic 2025: Stage times revealed for this weekend's festival in Stradbally
Electric Picnic 2025: Stage times revealed for this weekend's festival in Stradbally
What time is Chappell Roan on? Here's your weekend timetable for the big stages at Electric Picnic 2025 

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

I renovated a camper van for under €9,000 ahead of Electric Picnic - here's how
I renovated a camper van for under €9,000 ahead of Electric Picnic - here's how
With a budget of €9,000, and a pledge to be both savvy and sustainable, Caitríona Redmond set out to renovate a campervan before this year’s Electric Picnic. Here’s how she did it.

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Virgin Media Television’s Festival of Football
Culture That Made Me: Brian Kerr on Rory Gallagher, Aslan, and Michael D Higgins
Brian Kerr’s taste in music and cultural icons correspond closely with his and Ireland’s golden era both in football and musical success

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Revolut sees rise in fraud relating to tickets after online reports of Electric Picnic scam
Revolut sees rise in fraud relating to tickets after online reports of Electric Picnic scam
Gardaí confirmed this week that they are investigating alleged incidents of online fraud involving the resale of event tickets

Fri, 22 Aug, 2025

Gardaí investigating after online reports of Electric Picnic ticket scams
Gardaí investigating after online reports of Electric Picnic ticket scams
Gardaí launch investigation into Electric Picnic ticket fraud, warning buyers not to trust third-party sellers or transfer money upfront

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards Banquet - Red Carpet
Nile Rodgers, Inhaler and David Gray among acts added to Electric Picnic lineup
The festival, which sold out just days after last year's edition, takes place in its usual home of Stradbally in Co Laois from August 29 to 31.

Wed, 06 Aug, 2025

Number of festivals to have HSE's harm reduction initiative is halved ahead of drugs strategy review
Number of festivals to have HSE's harm reduction initiative is halved ahead of drugs strategy review
HSE says it can't expand its Safer Nightlife Programme in its 'current format' and hopes for a policy change

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

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'This is going to be a special one': Kneecap to play Electric Picnic main stage
Fresh from their Glastonbury gig, the Belfast trio confirm an Irish festival appearance

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

2025 Electric Picnic to be the biggest ever 
2025 Electric Picnic to be the biggest ever 
The company behind the annual three-day festival at Stradbally, Co Laois, intends to seek permission to increase the daily attendance to 80,000

Wed, 19 Mar, 2025

Culture That Made Me: Jerry Fish on David Bowie, John Cooper Clarke and more
Culture That Made Me: Jerry Fish on David Bowie, John Cooper Clarke and more
Jerry Fish has a new album and is about to embark on an Irish tour. These are some of his touchstones

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

David Kent: Is 'fancy camping' for Electric Picnic worth it?
David Kent: Is 'fancy camping' for Electric Picnic worth it?
Having sampled general camping and the fancier kind at Electric Picnic, David Kent says the latter is worth the cost 

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

All eyes on Electric Picnic 2025 as Kylie brings festival to a close
All eyes on Electric Picnic 2025 as Kylie brings festival to a close
Director Melvin Benn insists there are no plans for the festival to be moved away from its September home in the near future

Mon, 19 Aug, 2024

Gardaí urge 75,000 Electric Picnic revellers to stay safe
Gardaí urge 75,000 Electric Picnic revellers to stay safe
The event — the biggest music festival in the Irish calendar — opens its gates for early entry tickets at 4pm today at Stradbally Hall

Thu, 15 Aug, 2024

Bag of six Ecstasy pills in a mans hand.
'More pure and potent' drugs expected at festivals this year
A total of eight risk alerts about high strength MDMA, cocaine, and ketamine were issued to users in real-time at festivals last year

Tue, 28 May, 2024

Kylie Minogue, Noah Kahan and Calvin Harris to headline as Electric Picnic drops 2024 line-up
Kylie Minogue, Noah Kahan and Calvin Harris to headline as Electric Picnic drops 2024 line-up
International and Irish names are on the billing for the twentieth-anniversary edition of the Picnic, as it moves dates to a mid-August weekend

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Electric Picnic Festival 2023
Séamas O'Reilly: 'Celtic Symphony' detractors could do with thinking harder about their outrage
"The ‘Up The RA’ bit makes me cringe, mainly because it’s a tuneless football chant stuck in the middle of a song — a big shout, in every sense — which, to my ears, sounds awful."

Sat, 09 Sep, 2023

Tickets for Electric Picnic 2024 sell out within one hour of going on sale
Tickets for Electric Picnic 2024 sell out within one hour of going on sale
Electric Picnic 2024 will see a couple of changes including increased capacity 

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

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Electric Picnic 2024 FAQ: When are tickets on sale? When is it on?
Electric Picnic 2023 may only be behind us, but it's already time to start thinking about tickets for next year's festival. The first batch of tickets for Electric Picnic 2024 are already on sale

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

Electric Picnic Festival 2023
Letters to the Editor: The Wolfe Tones were rabble-rousing at Electric Picnic
One reader says the 'anachronistic rabble-rousing of old fossils' will not help achieve a United Ireland, while others consider issues including mental health services and the RTÉ controversy

Fri, 08 Sep, 2023

Electric Picnic Festival 2023
Wolfe Tones announce anniversary gig after record-breaking crowds at Electric Picnic
The Wolfe Tones drew the largest crowd to date to the festival’s Electric Arena on Sunday

Wed, 06 Sep, 2023

Electric Picnic 2023 review: Thirteen talking points from a fine weekend in Stradbally 
Electric Picnic 2023 review: Thirteen talking points from a fine weekend in Stradbally 
Billie Eilish and the Wolfe Tones were among the highlights, while the rumoured presence of Kanye West also had tongues wagging at a sun-drenched Electric Picnic 

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

The Wolfe Tones attract a record crowd for their Electric Picnic gig
The Wolfe Tones attract a record crowd for their Electric Picnic gig
Videos on social media show thousands of people gathered around the tent singing every word in the blazing sunshine

Mon, 04 Sep, 2023

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Festival-goers at sunny Electric Picnic have less than a year to wait for the 2024 event
After enjoying scorching sets in summer sunshine, revellers are asking who the headliner will be at next year's earlier festival

Sun, 03 Sep, 2023

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Electric Picnic in pictures: Day 2
Cork singer Lyra is on the main stage in Stradbally at 4pm today.

Sun, 03 Sep, 2023

Electric Picnic, Day 2 review: Johnny Marr, Cian Ducrot, and remembering Sinead O'Connor
Electric Picnic, Day 2 review: Johnny Marr, Cian Ducrot, and remembering Sinead O'Connor
As the Electric Picnic basked in sunshine, Roddy Collins also provided to be one of the highlights of the day

Sun, 03 Sep, 2023

Electric Picnic, Day 1 review: Niall Horan, Billie Eilish, and other talking points from Friday 
Electric Picnic, Day 1 review: Niall Horan, Billie Eilish, and other talking points from Friday 
Niall Horan and Billy Eilish topped the bill as Electric Picnic 2023 got off to a flying start

Sat, 02 Sep, 2023

Electric Picnic in pictures: Day 1
Electric Picnic in pictures: Day 1
Electric Picnic kicked off on Friday with Billie Eilish and Niall Horan taking centre stage

Sat, 02 Sep, 2023

MDMA 'two times average dose' circulating at Electric Picnic
MDMA 'two times average dose' circulating at Electric Picnic
An alert was sent out to say that MDMA is circulating which contains 246mg - six times the average dose

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Fine weather gives Electric Picnic revellers a great start to the party
Fine weather gives Electric Picnic revellers a great start to the party
Festival-goers were urged to 'act responsibly' on their way to and from Stradbally after the recent spate of tragic road deaths

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Electric Picnic Preview 2022
Up to 750 Ukrainians to be housed in tents in Laois after Electric Picnic ends
Range of three-person to six-person tents used for the festival will be temporarily used next week to shelter Ukrainian refugees 

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Tom Dunne: Electric Picnic changed the idea of what an Irish festival could be
Tom Dunne: Electric Picnic changed the idea of what an Irish festival could be
The late John Reynolds unveiled his visionary event back in 2004. We owe him a deep debt of gratitude 

Fri, 01 Sep, 2023

Electric Picnic FAQ: Stage times, weather, transport, campsites, cash or card... 
Electric Picnic FAQ: Stage times, weather, transport, campsites, cash or card... 
Electric Picnic 2023 will see thousands of music lovers flock to Stradbally in Co Laois this weekend. Here are some of the essential things you need to know  

Thu, 31 Aug, 2023

'Warmer and settled' weather due for Electric Picnic weekend 
'Warmer and settled' weather due for Electric Picnic weekend 
Festivalgoers advised to prepare for all possibilities despite the positive forecast

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

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Concern over 'high strength' of cocaine as HSE expands drug checking at Electric Picnic
Experts 'shocked' as one analysis found almost 100% pure cocaine

Wed, 30 Aug, 2023

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Pictures: Electric Picnic festival prepares to open its doors
Organisers are putting the final touches in place to the Electric Picnic site ahead of the country's largest music and arts festival reopening its doors.

Tue, 29 Aug, 2023

Managing the environmental impact of festivals
Managing the environmental impact of festivals
Planting trees, banning single-use plastic bottles — and even ensuring that face glitter is biodegradable — are all part of campaigns to make festivals more green

Sun, 27 Aug, 2023

Public’s Electric Picnic meter running low as it sticks to The Script 
Public’s Electric Picnic meter running low as it sticks to The Script 
People heading to Electric Picnic in Stradbally next weekend had been guessing who the 'blurred' headliner on the festival poster could be. Some may have been left disappointed 

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Garth Brooks Croke Park 9th Sept 2022
Gardaí recoup €7.6m for policing events including Garth Brooks and Harry Styles concerts 
Gardaí have recouped more than €7. 6m from concert promoters, sporting bodies, and the National Ploughing Championships for policing duties over the past year.

Wed, 12 Jul, 2023

Festival tries to take digital payments to the next stage
Festival tries to take digital payments to the next stage
This year's Kaleidoscope sought to go cashless — and to get festivalgoers to make all payments onsite through its own Tappy system. Ellie O'Byrne reports on what happened next

Sun, 09 Jul, 2023

Electric Picnic tickets: When are tickets on sale? How much are tickets? Who's playing?
Electric Picnic tickets: When are tickets on sale? How much are tickets? Who's playing?
The  remaining tickets for Electric Picnic 2023 are set to go on sale on Friday, December 9

Fri, 09 Dec, 2022

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