One of the most popular festivals in Laois took place over the weekend as revellers arrived in Cullohill for Folly Festival 2025.
Known as Ireland’s first gender-balanced music festival, the Folly continues to champion diverse talent, family-friendly fun, and a festival experience like no other.
From ceol to cooking demos and much more, Folly 2025 proved a massive hit for all ages on a glorious sunny weekend.
On Friday, July 4, indie music legend Jerry Fish brought his Electric Slideshow to Cullohill as well as performances from Lisa McHugh, Clodagh Lawlor and Cliona McDonald.
Saturday, July 5, featured festival headliners Chasing Abbey and their signature Trad House energy and chart-topping hits.
There was more wonderful performances from Ruaile Buaile, Barry Deegan, Aislinn Townsend and Cullohill Comhaltas.
Folly Festival is more than just music, with other attractions including a dog show, an art exhibition, vintage cars and the always popular Kid’s Fun Day in Nancy’s Yard.
Local artisan food also played a significant part in the weekend’s festivities.
16-year-olds Scarlett and Tamsin Allen, great-grandchildren of Myrtle Allen, entertained the crowds with their fun demo of butter, jam and scone making.
Ballymaloe’s Rory O’Connell returned to his roots to showcase the best of local products while Sips by Tom had a selection of delicious mocktails and The Cupcake Bloke Graham Herterich demoed how to cook the perfect sausage roll.
With Doireann Ní Ghlacáin on presenting duties, there were numerous family fun activities across the weekend, artisan food stalls from Taste of Laois, and The Great Folly Bake-off, which was won by Steph Fogarty from Ballyragget, Kilkenny.
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