Fans pray sun won't be shy as Witnness countdown begins

THE 40,000 music fans who will descend on Fairyground Racecourse for this weekend's Witnness festival will be praying the sun makes a guest appearance.

Last year’s event at the Meath venue was a washout, although the mudbaths and flooded fields failed to spoil the fans’ party.

The preparations for the festival are near completion, with more than 80 top acts set to delight fans throughout tomorrow and Sunday regardless of the weather.