The festival will be taking place until Sunday.
Festival-goers are being urged to think twice before driving home from Electric Picnic after drinking the night before.
Drinkaware says almost a quarter of adults don't recognise the dangers of next-day drink-driving, rising to more than a third of those under 35.
CEO Dearbhla O'Brien says feeling fine the following morning doesn't necessarily mean someone is safe to drive:
Offaly Councillor Calls For Apprenticeship Training Centre To Support Local Jobs
A public meeting discussing these issues was held in Shannonbridge last night.
Electric Picnic Main Stage Performances Begin Today
Jade gets the main stage underway at 6pm.
Calls For Faster Infrastructure Planning Ahead Of Budget 2027
The CIF warns that delays are hindering Ireland’s housing, infrastructure and economic growth goals.
Father Of Laois Teen Who Died From Meningitis Calls For Teen Vaccine Catch-Up Programme
Emily Ellen Culhane died from a strain of meningococcal B on January 5th, 2025.
Government To Meet State Agencies Over Wrong-Way Driving On Motorways
It follows the M9 crash and other wrong-way driving incidents on roads including the M50 and M7.
Teenager Accused Of Threat To 'Crack' Sick Pensioner's Skull In Westmeath Granted Bail
The teenager is yet to enter a plea and faces his next hearing at Athlone District Court in September.
Electric Picnic Gates Open For 80,000 Festival-Goers
The gates opened at 2:00pm.
Gardaí Prepare File Following Public Order Incident In Offaly
The incident occurred on August 2nd.
