One of the summer’s most popular ’boutique’ festivals gets underway this weekend in Co. Offaly. Castle Polooza, now in it’s third year, takes place on the grounds of Charleville Castle, outside Tullamore.

All 2000 ticket holders gain daily access to the castle, as well as a great line-up of alternative, international and Irish acts, covered performance areas, camping facilities and – most importantly – flushing toilets and free hot showers!

Musical highlights include Mystery Jets DJ set, The Flaws, Red Kid, The Parlotones, Republic of Loose DJ Set, Fight Like Apes, Dirty Epics, The Tassle Club and The Black Seeds.

Also be sure to check out fiesty Dublin foursome Grand Pocket Orchestra (pictured) and Derry singer-songwriter Joe Echo, the lucky (and very talented) winners of the Hot Press ‘Your Band At Castle Palooza’ comp.

And if you’ve a moment to spare between bands, why not try your hand at the belly dancing lessons and Singstar competition. Any takers?

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