Green Party?
No, it’s nothing to do with John Gormley or Trevor Sergeant. They’d approve of the Irish Green Gathering though: an eco-friendly music festival that’s “about looking at more sensible ways of living our lives.” It takes place in Co. Wexford from August 8-10.
“Be as green as possible, with the eventual aim of achieving an entirely sustainable, near zero-carbon, near zero-waste event,” they say, and who would wish them ill? After all, green politics is the new rock and roll.
Children under 13 are admitted for free. There are lectures on sustainability and demonstrations of green technology. It is an “inclusive event,” and caters for punters who reject the eating of meat as well as those who want to roast hog and lamb. The beer is local and independent. So’s pretty much everything else.
You don’t have to hand over too much green (aargh!) either: the weekend’s revellry, including camping, costs €65.
The line-up’s as friendly as the price and the atmosphere. Jinx Lennon, Giveamanakick, The Radio, Fred, Ilya K, Rarely Seen Above Ground, The Radio and Grand Pocket Orchestra are all up for it.
August 8-10, then, at Woodbrook House, Killanne, Co. Wexford. See for yourself.