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Shrewsbury Folk Festival in pictures

Celebrated annual event Shrewsbury Folk Festival entertained thousands of folk lovers over the bank holiday weekend with a lively mix of music and dance from across the world.

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Celebrated annual event Shrewsbury Folk Festival entertained thousands of folk lovers over the bank holiday weekend with a lively mix of music and dance from across the world. Check out our photo gallery below.

The Doonan Family Band performed a lively set of Celtic folk and pop.

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Crowds flocked to the annual family event to see a dazzling line up of folk musicians from all over the world.

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And even bought some furry friends along!

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Festival fans enjoying real ale at the event.

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Music lovers gather to watch the festival line up.

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Celebrated harpist Maire Ni Chathasaigh performed with guitarist Chris Newman.

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Maire has been called one of the most influential and original exponents of the Irish harp.

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Delighted crowds watching the evening's festivities.

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Fans young and old enjoying the show.

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Phil Murray from the Doonan Family Band on bass guitar.

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One of the dancers from the Doonan Family Band performing an energetic Irish jig.

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