Athy Festival launch party jam, 22 May

L-R: Richard Hawkins (banjo), Niall Toner (mandolin), Liam Wright (lead guitar), Dick Gladney (bass), Tony O'Brien (rhythm guitar)

Thanks to Tony O'Brien for the above photo from the Athy Bluegrass Music Association's launch party for this year's bluegrass festival (10-13 July), held at Paddy Dunne's bar, Athy, on 22 May, with the welcome presence of Albert Dunne, the festival's chief sponsor.

Woodbine played the first set of the night, and after the interval were joined by Niall and Dick from the Niall Toner Band. The song being played when the photo was taken is almost certainly 'Cryin' my heart out over you'.