All systems go for fantastic music festival at Offaly GAA club this weekend

Final preparations are being put in place for a fantastic music festival in Offaly this weekend.

The Blackthorn Festival is happening in the grounds of Gracefield GAA on Saturday, May 11 and gates will open at 3:30pm. 

Smash Hits are the headline act along with ABBA-X, The Cardinal Sins, The Dooley Brothers and Abacus. It will be a fully covered event with a large festival tent. 

Tickets are €35 and can be purchased via the Gracefield GAA App, available on all Apple and Android devices or alternatively can be purchased from The Hawthorn Bar or by contacting Colin Hanlon on 0851177009. 

Stage times are as follows: 

Abacus 4:00pm

The Cardinal Sins 4:45pm

The Dooley Brothers 6pm

ABBA-X 7:15pm

Smash Hits 8:30pm.