Sharon Shannon, Mary Coughlan, Nick Lowe and Paddy Casey are among 24 new acts added to the Forest Fest in Emo village, Co. Laois this July.
They join previously announced acts Manic Street Preachers, Franz Ferdinand, Travis, Orbital, The Stranglers, Tom Meighan, The Dandy Warhols, Bad Manners, Tony Hadley, Billy Bragg, Peter Hook & The Light, Reef, Kula Shaker, Therapy?, and Teenage Fanclub for the fourth edition of the music and arts festival, which runs from 25 to 27 of July at Emo Court.
Also new to this year's lineup are Alabama 3, The Magic Numbers, The 4 of Us, Sack, Thumper, Andrew Strong, Kiera Dignam, Daft Punk Tribute, Queen tribute act Qween, Ryan Sheridan, Cry Before Dawn, and The Olllam.
Founder of Forest Fest, Phillip Meagher, says: "I'm really thrilled by the growth and evolution of the festival over the last three years and the enthusiastic support that we have received from all sections of the music-loving public.
"Our event is focused on providing the very best in long-established legendary domestic and international acts while also giving an opportunity to the very best emerging and local talent."
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