Through six decades, Simon Nicol’s band have been through the full gamut of experiences from massive success to awful tragedy, writes Ed Power.

Mary Black plays live in the open-air courtyard of the 2,500-acre Curraghmore Estate in Portlaw, Waterford, on Saturday, September 19, as part of the Comeraghs Wild Festival. Tickets are €27.50 and on sale from www.comeraghswild.com