Cork's loss could be Kerry's gain as the organiser of Oktoberfest Beag has suggested the festival could move to Killarney later this year following its cancellation in the city in recent days.

A war of words has erupted over the cancellation of Cork’s Oktoberfest Beag beer festival.

The long-term future of one of Cork’s most popular festivals is at risk after organisers pulled the plug on it last night on foot of vintners objections.