Brady to headline folk festival

Legendary singer songwriter Paul Brady is set to make a triumphant return to one of the country’s longest running folk festivals for the first time in almost three decades.

The prolific folk and pop star, best known for hits including “The Island” and “Nobody Knows” will be among the headline stars at the 33rd annual Cork Folk Festival next month.

And folk festival chairman Jim Walsh, who has been involved since its foundation, said organisers are delighted to have Brady back for the first time since his memorable 1985 gig.