Weather rains on festivals’ parade

MISERABLE summer weather grounded the planes, halted the trains but left tractors in a field of their own during a rain-drenched festival weekend.

Despite last week’s brief return to sunshine, the clouds opened throughout Saturday night giving a host of organising committees little option but to call off activities.

First up, the planned air-show at Bray Summerfest had its wings clipped, organisers postponing the event until September 2.