Pics: The ESB Electric Ireland Park @ Electric Picnic

A giant hamster wheel, see-saw, swings and more in delightfully grown up sizes will make up the ESB Electric Ireland Park at EP this year. Each one will generate energy for festivalgoers to charge their phones. Pictured above is comedian Karl Spain at the launch of the playgroundtacular news, and as well as Karl there’ll be a bunch of other comedians overseeing proceedings and running challenges throughout the weekend. These include Andrew Stanley, Gearoid Farrelly and Damian Clark. More pictures from the launch after the cut…

LOL For Lamda - 1st September @ The Laughter Lounge

Do you like being merry, laughing with friends and helping out good causes? If the answer is no you’ve probably been too busy trying to con your partner Jacob Marley out of your accountancy firm. If yes, I have just the ticket for you. On Thursday the 1st of September the Laughter Lounge plays host to ‘LOL For Lamda’, a night of comedy featuring Karl Spain, Rory O Hanlon and more still to be announced. Also, as we all know comics love nothing more than a drunk audience shouting at them, there will be a free cocktail between seven and half seven to help get you in the mood, with a late bar and dancing to put the night to bed. The cause is ‘Sponsor My Dream’ which aims to help raise funds for two ridiculously talented Irish actors cover their tuition fees for one of the best drama schools … There’s more