Country music star, Michael English, set the floor alight at the opening of the Tipperary Festival on Thursday May 8. From the time that he began his performance until he finished, the floor was full of dancers all night. It was the perfect start to the Festival, which continues until Sunday night. Up an coming star, Jack Keogh, played support to Michael English, and there is no doubt but that this young man has a strong future for himself in the business. Also part of the programme for the night was DJ Richie, who along with introducing the acts, kept the entertainment going between performances. The Tipperary Festival Committee deserve great credit for the professionalism of this venture. The layout (just off Bank Place) is done superbly with coloured arches leading you onto the entrance. There is a large area outside with plenty of seating and brothers Tom and Ger Ryan, from O'Malley's Butchers are in situ serving burgers to all the hungry dancers throughout the night. Once inside there is a spacious marquee complete with plenty of seating and a bar area, and there are adequate toilets off the marquee. It was certainly a case of send 'em home sweatin' as the dancefloor was full throughout the night, a great indication of the performers on stage. Friday night sees The Whistlin' Donkeys on stage, followed on Saturday night by The Tumbling Paddies, with Mike Denver closing the Festival on the Sunday night. Pictured above: These ladies were in the country spirit at the opening night of the Tipperary Festival
PICTURES: Country music star lights up the stage in local Tipperary town
