May's first of the summer

Imelda May is the headline act at a new festival planned for Waterford next month

Imelda May is the headline act at a new festival planned for Waterford next month. First of the Summer Wine will take place at Tramore Racecourse on June 5th, with support from Jerry Fish and the Mudbug Club. Specials man Neville Staple will play a solo set with support from Dublin ska bands The Bionic Rats and Special Brew. Scullion, Tucan and The Céilí All-Stars will also play the bill.

Lauren Murphy

Lauren Murphy

Lauren Murphy is a freelance journalist and broadcaster. She writes about music and the arts for The Irish Times