Camille O’Sullivan made her way to the stage, a blend of nerves and excitement. It was the first time the Irish singer had performed live in front of a crowd in more than 18 months, her touring schedule thwarted by pandemic enforced restrictions. “It is great to be back,” she said on multiple occasions. And no one among the 400 strong crowd who had gathered at Johnstown castle, the picturesque Wexford estate that has just reopened after a €7.5 million investment, doubted the sincerity of her words. Most of those in attendance were equally happy just to be out once…

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