Castlepalooza, set in the stunning surrounds of Charleville Castle in Tullamore will be taking place this year during the August Bank Holiday weekend (3-5th).

The boutique micro - festival is now in its 13th year and always promises to be a unique blend of music, comedy and culture set against a backdrop of incredible neo -gothic architecture and magical primordial oak forests.

The first round of musical acts are very promising indeed, with styles to suit almost all tastes:

All Tvvins
!!! (Chk Chk Chk)
Detroit Swindle
Ships
New Jackson
Space Dimension Controller
Super Extra Bonus Party
Boots & Kats
I Draw Slow
Seamus Fogarty
Mix & Fairbanks
Fontaines DC

As for comedy we've got:

Rubberbandits
Karl Spain
Eric Lalor
Colin Murphy
Gearoid Farrelly

The next round of acts are expected to be announced later this summer. Tickets are priced at:

€139 (weekend with camping)
€109 (weekend no camping)
€49 (day ticket no camping)

You can check out last years festivities in the video below