Organisation: Association of Irish Festivals and Events

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Ban on major public gatherings up to end of August will cost economy €85m

The executive director of the Association of Irish Festivals and Events (AOIFE), Colm Croffy has said that the ban on all major public gatherings up to the end of August will mean a loss of up to €85million to the economy.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Over 200 Irish festivals at risk due to 'rocketing insurance costs' and medical cover

Up to 200 of Ireland's upcoming festivals are at risk due to an insurance-related issue.

Wed, 08 May, 2019

Cost of insurance crippling charities and festivals

The “legal extortion” of crippling insurance premiums is threatening the existence of Ireland’s social fabric, including farmers’ marts, festivals and community celebrations, GAA clubs, and even children’s charities.

Fri, 25 May, 2018

Insurance costs soaring: Compo culture out of control

Everyone involved in our insurance industry, everyone from the salesperson to the senior counsel determined to get “justice” for a client that imagines themselves the victim of grievous negligence, blames someone else in the process for our runaway insurance costs.

Fri, 25 May, 2018