Hanafin to give Feis €44,000 grant

IT was full steam ahead last night for organisers of Cork’s historic Feis Maitiú after news that an axed €44,000 Government grant is to be reinstated.

A spokesperson for Enterprise Minister Micheál Martin confirmed yesterday that following his talks with Education Minister Mary Hanafin, she had agreed to provide funding for next year’s festival.

Her department confirmed the announcement last night. A statement on the details is expected today.