IT was a midsummer feast of country life in which Bruce Springsteen, a sheep shearer, a wool spinner and even Arnie the Pig played various roles.

AN emerging new rural Ireland will be reflected in Farmfest and Bioenergy 08 which is expected to attract up to 20,000 people to Athenry, Co Galway, on Friday.

A RESEARCH village will be one of the features of the Teagasc FarmFest to be held in Athenry, Co Galway, on June 20.