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In Pictures: Glorious conditions as the curtain falls on the 2025 Old Fort Festival

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30th June 2025

The 2025 edition of the Old Fort Festival came to a conclusion in glorious sunshine on Sunday.

Crowds flocked to Portlaoise all weekend as the three day festival proved another big hit once again.

The musical entertainment at Old Fort Festival took place inside the historic Old Fort walls, under the festival’s covered Main Stage.

Friday night saw two excellent acts entertain those who were present.

The Dooley Brothers were up first and they were followed by the Whistlin’ Donkeys.

Saturday saw tribute act Taylor Switch play an afternoon gig with Aslan and Dan McCabe the main acts.

While Sunday finished out with performances from Transmitter and Smash Hits.

The festival also featured activities that all members of the family could get stuck into.

The town centre hosted street performers, workshops, games, live music, and family-friendly shows.

Photographer Alf Harvey was present in Portlaoise on Sunday.

Check out his pictures below:

Enjoying the street entertainment at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Huge crowds at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Martin Kealey and Tracey Palmer with Martin’s 1967 Honda 50 at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Some of the great turnout at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

The Golden Ravens showing their stand at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Holly and Karen Carroll at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Oisin Neeson in the stocks with Martin Finn at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Portlaoise AFC members at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Stephen McGinley entertaining at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Doireann and Gearoid Buckley at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Watching on at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Battle time at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Battle time at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Nathan MacKavy at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Entertainment at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Fun time at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Thia Christy, Ceola Cathcart, Teagan Leonard and Abi Leonard at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Choir time at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Gigi Bermeo and Pola Halasa with Stephen McGinley entertaining at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

Casey Dunne, Richard Shirley, Kevin and Sarah Coss; Martin Lawless and Stewie Lawless at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey

Teresa Mills and Kelsey Dunne at the Old Fort Quarter Fun Day.
Photograph: Alf Harvey,

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