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Jimmy Buckley: Plays Nenagh Castlefest on Sunday, June 25
The countdown is on for the fifth Nenagh Castlefest, which takes place over two days at the end of this month.
Castlefest 2023 sees Abba tribute act Abba-Esque back by popular demand for Super Saturday, June 24. They will be joined by Keep Her Lit and trad music throughout the day, which will be kicked off again by Nenagh Brass Band at 2pm.
On Showband Sunday, June 25, it’s the turn of Jimmy Buckley and band, including his daughter Claudia Buckley.
Nenagh’s own Ebony showband will get proceedings underway on the Sunday with special guest Deirdre O’Connell O’Meara.
The festival will feature lots of stalls selling artisan food and crafts, as well as children’s entertainment such face painting and a fun fair.
Supported by Tipperary County Council, Nenagh Tidy Towns and Nenagh and District Chamber of Commerce, the community festival will again take place in the grounds of Nenagh Castle. Last year's event attracted between 700 and 800 people over the two days, despite unseasonal weather.
Cllr Hughie McGrath of the festival organising committee said this year's Castlefest will feature the biggest marquee yet - which will be hand if you need to shelter from any summer rain.
He is hoping for a strong turnout again this year, emphasising that there is no admission charge for Castlefest, but people are welcome to leave a donation towards the costs of running the event.
“It’s great to be able to do a free community event,” Cllr McGrath said. “We’re still just about able to manage to have it free again this year.”
While there will be buckets for donations, Cllr McGrath wants Castlefest to be inclusive and for people to be able to wander up to the Castle Field and listen to music at no cost.
He thanked the festival sponsors, without whom Castlefest would not be possible.
He welcomed anyone interested in having a stall at this year's festival, or in volunteering as a steward, to contact him on 087-2559323.
Castlefest will run from 2pm-9pm on Saturday, June 24, and 2pm-6pm on Sunday, June 25.
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