The Mindfield Area returns to the Picnic with a huge feast of food for thought. Leviathan political and economic debate, hosted by David McWilliams; History Ireland Hedge School; Irish and international writers on the Arts Council Literary Stage; cutting edge theatre; mind-blowing experiments and talks in the Science Gallery's inflatable tent; cúpla focail leis An Puball Gaeilge; big uplifting words and beats on the Word Stage, hosted by Marty Mulligan; and much much more to be announced.