Weather sees racing festival cancelled

Inclement weather has led to the cancellation of what would have been the first two-day harness racing festival planned for Killarney, Co Kerry.

The event had been due to take place in the town’s racecourse on Sept 8-9, but the Killarney Race Company yesterday said it would not be going ahead because of the weather and the current condition of the track.

Irish Harness Racing Club chairman James O’Sullivan said there was “no blame” to the race company. He said he hoped to have talks with interested parties early in 2013, with a view to holding an event in Killarney next year.