Cork 2005 fireworks show to be Ireland’s largest

IRELAND’S largest ever fireworks display has been cleared to take place in Cork city in just over a week.

Cork 2005 fireworks show to be Ireland’s largest

The Department of Justice confirmed it has issued a fireworks importation licence to an English company to allow them import tonnes of explosives for the opening ceremony of Cork’s European Capital of Culture event on Saturday, January 8.

The department’s Firearms and Explosives Unit said Bob Geldof’s company, Ten Alps, had to comply with strict transportation and storage guidelines to get the licence.

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