IRISH soccer legend John Aldridge will line out with some of the game’s greats for a sports festival which aims to raise funds for a town’s sporting clubs.

THE CURTAIN came down on this year’s Electric Picnic early this morning after British trip hop legends Massive Attack were cheered off the stage after their 10.30pm gig.

Seasick Steve is to play on a boat in this year’s Electric Picnic festival this year, it has been announced.

Railway chiefs are on track to celebrate Dublin’s Dart system which marks its 25th anniversary in service today.

Preparations were under way tonight for one of Ireland’s oldest fairs – which will once again see “Elvis” crowned king.