Athlone's Eva Coyle. Photo: Floh Hessler

Athlone's Eva Coyle added to Forest Fest fleadh stage line-up

Athlone singer-songwriter Eva Coyle has been added to the line-up for the Forest Fleadh Stage for the upcoming Forest Fest.

The festival is returning to the picturesque village of Emo in Laois on July 25 to 27 for its fourth edition this year.

Eva Coyle released her original folk EP 'Feels Like Rain' in 2018 and her debut folk album, 'Down to the Shore' in May 2022, the latter a collaborative record with renowned Swedish guitarist Mattias Pérez.

Eva’' style is a consistent blend of Irish Folk and Contemporary Music, with her latest EP, ‘Eva Coyle and Band Live 24’ consisting of a collection of original songs with instrumentals inspired by Irish and Swedish folk music.

Eva Coyle.

Eva joins a list of big name acts on the Forest Fleadh Stage including Mary Coughlan, Sharon Shannon, Frankie Gavin, De Dannan, Kevin Conneff, and The Dublin Trio.

The festival has also shown its support for up-and-coming local acts, with the latest announcement of acts including Buíoch, Eric de Buitléir, The Oars, Madra Salach, Cua, Chris Comhaill, Cormac Looby, Sean Lyons and Eva Carroll, Meadbh Hayes and Alltacht.

Tickets for Forest Fest are priced from €85, with weekend passes, family passes, and camping options available.

Given the festival's growing popularity and limited capacity, early booking is highly recommended. For more information, or to purchase ticekts, go to: https://forestfest.ie/