Curtain falls on this year's Comeragh's Wild Festival 

The Comeragh's Wild Festival 10th birthday celebrations saw huge crowds turning out for the vast majority of events run across four days on the second weekend of the programme.

On Friday night, talented musician and song-writer, Moylan Brunnock, and her mother, Anne Marie opened for Lisa Hannigan, Gemma Hayes and Paul Noonan at Clonea Power Parish Church. Queues formed outside the Church from early evening as concert-goers were eager to get the best possible seats. 

There were also great crowds at the various walks, at the Nire Valley Drop, for surfing at Bunmahon and for the Waterford Churches and Monuments Talk with local historian Julian Walton. 

The Bend & Blend Zen in the Park under the Kilmacthomas Viaduct was a sell-out in the morning sunshine on Saturday and despite the rain later that afternoon, hardy locals and visitors to the region braved the elements and flocked to the afternoon of music, singing and storytelling at The Getaway Eco Camp and to an open-air concert in Ballymacarbry.

Sunday’s programme included an early morning Coumshingaun Loop Walk with Muddyboots, more surfing in Bunmahon and a well-attended Aran & Im sa Chistin event at Nell’s Farmhouse. The Comeraghs to Coast Chorus went down a treat and the 10th birthday festivities ended on a fitting note with a sumptuous feast with Eamo & Ro in Crough Wood.

Festival spokesperson, Johnny Brunnock, described it as one of the best Comeragh's Wild festivals on record. 

“We took a bit of a punt by splitting the festival over two weekends and it really paid off. The feedback from people who attended the many, many events was exceptionally positive. 

“We’re extremely thankful to all of our hosts, all of our performers, all of our volunteers who have worked tirelessly for months."