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Tuesday 21 March 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# Stradbally

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# electric picnic lineup
Billie Eilish to headline Electric Picnic 2023 as first 10 acts announced
The lineup also features Lewis Capaldi and Niall Horan.
# Stradbally
Woman (50s) dies after being struck by car in Co Laois
The incident occurred at around 1.10pm in the Dunamaise area of Stradbally.
# Assault
Male youth charged in relation to serious assault at Electric Picnic last month
A man in his 30s was seriously assaulted at the music festival on Friday 2 September.
# Stradbally
Driver killed after car collides with wall in Co Laois
Details are currently unknown about the person who died in the crash.
All time
# Admission
Electric Picnic organiser 'very confident' festival will go ahead in September
Melvin Benn said he based his optimism on the fact no one in Government had told him the event would not be allowed.
# Stradbally
Electric Picnic: Festival-goers warned of 'vigorous' drug searches
The warning comes ahead of the festival this weekend.
# Stradbally
Public warned about fake print-at-home Electric Picnic tickets
The festival begins next weekend – Gardaí are advising people not to fall for ‘print-at-home’ ticket scams.
# On Yer Bike
In defence of cycling shorts, the new fash-hun trend of the festival season
Because who wants chaffing while they’re on the session?
# Brick Walsh
Staying on! A 16th season beckons in 2018 for Waterford senior hurling veteran
Michael Walsh started out with Waterford in 2003.
# The Reds
Stradbally edge past The Nire to claim 19th Conway Cup following extra-time
The Reds prevailed following a tense period of extra-time at Fraher Field.
# Deise Rivals
Recent title winners to clash next Sunday as 2017 Waterford SFC reaches county final day at last
The Nire will take on Stradbally next Sunday after today’s semi-final ties.
# safer from harm
'A lot of questions about ketamine' - keeping people drug-safe at Electric Picnic's welfare tent
The Ana Liffey Drug Project made its debut at this year’s festival – and it proved to be a busy three days for the volunteers.
# Stradbally
PHOTOS: Tens of thousands flock to Laois for Electric Picnic
Tickets for the festival sold out within minutes back in March.
# tents up
14 tweets that sum up the Electric Picnic weekend so far
From energetic crowds to the best one-liners.
# 2007 checking in
14 classic photos from Electric Picnic a decade ago
Jonathan Rhys Meyers and the Green Party: A simpler time.
# Electric Picnic
6 acts to swot up on before Electric Picnic
It’s getting close now …
# Stradbally
Six migrants found in the back of a refrigeration truck in Laois
All six were brought to hospital as a precaution and initial reports are that all are well.
# Stradbally
Granny's House has been stolen from Stradbally ahead of Electric Picnic
The owners say there would be no animosity towards anybody who returned the house.
# Witness appeal
Woman (25) dies after her car hits wall in Waterford
The crash happened last night and the woman was pronounced dead today.
# Electric pick and kick
This brilliant goal in the final seconds denied Portlaoise a 10th consecutive Laois SFC title
A first crown for Stradbally since 2005 by the narrowest of margins.
# Stradbally
Missing man last seen at Electric Picnic is located
Gardaí said he is safe and well.
# ep2016
23 pictures that perfectly sum up Electric Picnic 2016
Music, mud and mania.
# get bucky
Well, the SuperValu in Stradbally is ready for the weekend anyway
Time to stock up.
# stradbally here we come
Heading to Electric Picnic? Here's what you need to know
It will rain. We’re sorry.
# the field
Electric Picnic has made a lovely gesture to the good people of Stradbally
A new football pitch for all your troubles!
# willie kennedy
'Willie was a true gentleman' - Tipperary councillor dies after being hit by car in Laois
The popular local politician died from his injuries last night.
# ep2016
LCD Soundsystem, Lana Del Rey and Chemical Brothers were just announced for Electric Picnic 2016
Where are your friends toniiiiight?
# de-laois-ious
14 of the most Laois things that have ever happened
Unlaois the beast.
# GAA
James puts on a Masters class as Nemo Rangers beat Stradbally to reach Munster semi-finals
The Waterford outfit had only won their county title on Friday night.
# Third Time Lucky
Stradbally won the Waterford SFC title tonight, will play Munster quarter-final tomorrow
No rest for the newly-crowned champions.
# impossible task
More fixtures madness as Waterford champions face 2 games in 24 hours
The Déise’s finest will face Nemo Rangers in the AIB Munster club championship on Saturday, a day after contesting a county final.
# Lost and Found
Lose something at Electric Picnic? Here's how you can get it back
Portlaoise Garda Station is “like an iPhone shop”, apparently.
# ep2015
Here's what the Electric Picnic main stage looked like after everyone went home
Kinda eerie.
# FOMO
Electric Picnic Night Two as told in tweets from Stradbally
Things ramped up.
# Stradbally
Heading to Electric Picnic? Here's all you need to know about getting there and back
Thousands are heading down to Stradbally for the weekend, which will inevitably mean delays.
# get wrecked
9 wreck-the-heads you are guaranteed to meet at Electric Picnic
Because nothing’s perfect.
# a quiet one
Heading to Electric Picnic? Here's where you can unwind with a pint in Stradbally
Get away from it all for an hour or two.
# NO MORE
9 things people need to cop on to before Electric Picnic 2015
Please. Can everyone just stop.
# Electric Dreams
Here's the lineup so far for Electric Picnic 2015
Who’s going?
# Electric Dreams
Electric Picnic 2015 line-up announced... so who's going?
Florence and the Machine, Underworld, Hot Chip…