Stradbally

Airspace over the Electric Picnic in Stradbally has been banned by the Irish Aviation Authority. This means aircraft or drones are not permitted to fly ov.

They have also previously been used in Laois in attempts to carry illegal drugs into prison. This means aircraft or drones are not permitted to fly over the site from 8am, Friday morning, September 2. Aerial view taken by drone of Electric Picnic 2018 Main Stage where Dua Lipa when was performing.

Major tailbacks are continuing on the way to Electric Picnic, as the festival kicks off amid warnings of possible flooding this weekend.

Turn right at the Roundabout onto the N77 to Meelick Junction where traffic route merges with event traffic from M7 Northbound and Limerick South West. Continue to Rockdale Roundabout and turn left onto the Ring Road L26964-0. Travel along the N80 and N78 to Simmons Mills and proceed via the Windy Gap into Stradbally. The national forecaster said low pressure near Ireland will bring showers and longer spells of rain throughout the weekend, and it is likely to be heavy at times in some areas. The east will have a mix of showers and sunny spells before rain arrives in the evening. The Dublin band will come on after Pixies, WIllow and Bright Eyes.

Electric Picnic festival-goers are in for a washout weekend in Stradbally according to the latest Irish forecasts as low pressures brings some heavy showers ...

That night, things will get wet and blustery once again, clearing to showers from the south by morning. Friday is due to start off mostly cloudy with scattered heavy rain in the east and showery outbreaks of rain in the west. Highest temperatures will range from 15 to 20 degrees, and will thankfully be warmest in the east, with fresh to strong and gusty cyclonic variable winds that will become southerly and moderate during the afternoon. On Sunday, rain which is due to be heavy at times will gradually clear northwards in the morning, followed by sunny spells and a few showers in the afternoon. Saturday will feature a cloudy start in the morning with rain persisting in part of Ulster and Leinster throughout the day, but sunny spells and showers push into the south and west, according to predictions. Friday night will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain turning persistent and locally heavy at times as temperatures drop as low as 12 degrees in Ulster and Leinster, in light variable winds.

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THE weather hasn't dampened any spirits as concert-goers all flocked from far to attend Electric Picnic.Met Eireann has warned people attending the fe.

“I had some hopes that we would get away with it in 2021, we didn’t. Promising fans the biggest festival ever, that’s been “three years in the making”, Benn said: “We’re pretty close to being good to go. Electric bosses have vowed to make the festival “ However, some fans couldn't make it to the festival and they shared their disappointment on Twitter. However, despite this people from all over the country have been travelling early this morning to make sure they make it to Ireland's largest It is expected that over 70,000 people will be in attendance this year to make up for the last two years.

A status yellow rainfall warning will be in place between 9pm on Saturday and midday on Sunday.

Temperatures will reach 15 to 20 degrees, with strong and gusty winds, that will become southerly and moderate during the afternoon. As the day goes on Met Éireann has warned that some showers will be heavy and thundery. The forecaster has issued a status yellow rainfall warning between 9pm on Saturday and midday on Sunday.