FANS GET INTO THE GROOVE AS THE SUN BEAMS DOWN

THE sixth annual Groove Festival was a roaring success at the weekend.

The sell-out festival, which took place at Killruddery House and Gardens, saw festival fans basking in glorious July sunshine while soaking up the chilled out atmosphere.

The festival, which was brought to fans by Energia, saw thousands flock to Killruddery to enjoy the very best musical talent at the independent music festival. This was year six for Groove and unquestionably this was the best yet and a sell-out success.

With plenty of drinking water and shade in the gorgeous gardens right at the foothill of the Sugarloaf, fans’ comfort was foremost in the organiser’s minds for this sweltering weekend of music.

Speaking about Groove18, Festival Director Avril Bannerton said: ‘What an amazing weekend we have had! The sun was magnificent, the music just perfect and all the Groovers had a weekend to remember, we wish we could do it all over again next week! The team can’t wait to start planning Groove19.’

Bray turned into a suburb of New York with Fun Lovin’ Criminals rocking Killruddery with the sounds of their biggest hits including Scooby Snacks and Fun Lovin’ Criminals on Saturday night. Prior to their headline performance, the crowds were wowed by The Riptide Movement and had a blast from the past with classic Something Happens hits.

Sunday night and it was the turn of local Irish heroes The Stunning to round off the weekend for Groovers straight after Heather Small, the voice of M People, had everyone dancing in the gardens with her classic hits including Proud and One Night in Heaven.

Like as in other years there was a very family friendly vibe to the festival with young and old relaxing and enjoying everything the magnificent Killruddery House had to offer.

Alannah Lynch and Katie Turner at the Little Top.

Helen and Maeve Cotinat on the vintage chair-o-planes.

Hughie Morgan of the Fun Lovin’ Criminals.

Aoife Page Bulter and Aoife Butler.

(Back, from left) Johanna Doyle, Mandy Cummins, Siobhan Kilkenny, Annmarie Kilkenny, Sandra Dodd, (front) Erin Doyle, Aoife Gorman, Michelle McCoy, Essie Lyons and Lorraine Bailey at Groove.

Joey Connor, Tanya Doyle, Aoife Butler, Emer Foley, Aoife Page Butler, Sean O’Neill, Roisin and Chris Beedleston.

Joni Scott Mulcahy and Seran Czoper.

Aoife Dooley on stage with the Hardy Har Comedy Club in the Live Lounge.

Adam Burke from the Hardy Har Comedy Club on MC duty in the Live Lounge.

Sally Ann Fisher at the Fun Lovin’ Criminals.

Wicklow native Danny O’Brien in the Live Lounge.