Oxegen success sees organisers breathe easy

THE massive clean-up operation required to clear Punchestown Racecourse after this year’s hugely successful Oxegen Festival turned out to be the only major hangover for organisers.

As the final festivalgoers tenderly made their way home yesterday afternoon the Gardaí publicly thanked the vast majority of well-behaved fans for their co-operation. They also paid tribute to the residents living in and around the Punchestown venue for their patience and co-operation.

That message was echoed by concert promoters, MCD, who also noted the assistance of Kildare County Council, the Civil Defence, Dublin Bus, the HSE, ambulance and fire services, site crews and Punchestown Racecourse.