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In pictures: Thousands enjoy first two days of Electric Picnic in Stradbally

This year’s headline acts include Kendrick Lamar, Massive Attack, and The Prodigy.
7.08pm, 1 Sep 2018
50.9k
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MORE THAN 50,000 festival-goers are attending Electric Picnic this weekend in Stradbally, Co Laois. 

The annual music and arts festival is a highlight in Ireland’s cultural calendar.

This year’s headline acts include Kendrick Lamar, Massive Attack, and The Prodigy, while there’s a strong local feel to the lineup, with Irish acts Picture This, Gavin James, and Walking on Cars all featuring prominently on the bill.

Meanwhile, the Comedy Tent, Mindfield and the Theatre of Food have all returned for the festival’s 15th year, offering plenty for those who want to take a break from the main acts.

With one more day to go, here are some photos of people who’ve been enjoying the festival so far.

In pictures: Thousands enjoy first two days of Electric Picnic in Stradbally
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    Fraser Sim from Laois and Ben Calton from DublinSource: Sam Boal via RollingNews.ie

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    Ellen Matthews and Toireasa Moley from ArmaghSource: Sam Boal via RollingNews.ie

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    Alannah O'Raferty from Kildare (21 months) from Kildare at Electric PicnicSource: Sam Boal via RollingNews.ie

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    Sinead Pokall and Muireann Ní Bhaoil from Co Galway in the Flying Machine Cafe enjoying breakfastSource: Sam Boal via RollingNews.ie

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    Kasia and Ewelina Nosal from Poland/Dublin at the Wishing TreeSource: Sam Boal via RollingNews.ie

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    Siobhan Kirwan, Roisin Byrne and Tierna Brazil from Dublin Source: Sam Boal via RollingNews.ie

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    Selina Kiely from Limerick, Claire Cahill from Kerry and Orla Duggan from CorkSource: Sam Boal via RollingNews.ie

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