Festival seeks a sandy masterpiece

The country’s first All-Ireland sand sculpting competition takes place this weekend as part of an annual festival celebrating all things to do with the beach in a popular South-East seaside town.

Duncannon Beach in Co Wexford is home to an annual Sand Sculpting Festival, which is taking place this weekend for the 26th year, and will host the inaugural All-Ireland competition.

The family festival opened last night with a giant beach party and live music from the band Kobi, followed by a DJ and a fireworks display.