Cork anger at lack of festival funding

Cork’s city manager has criticised Fáilte Ireland over its lack of funding for St Patrick’s Day festivals outside the capital.

Cork anger at lack of festival funding

Tim Lucey was speaking during a city council debate on the standard of the city’s St Patrick’s Day.

Several councillors said they wanted to see more colour, more marching bands and music, and a return of the traditional floats.

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