Parade cancelled over state of street

A St Patrick’s Day parade has had to be cancelled in one town because the main street is in such a bad state of repair.

The organising committee in Athboy, Co Meath, says it was “devastated” at having to take the decision but was forced to do so over health and safety worries.

Treasurer Frances Walsh said the uneven surface and pitted surface made “the main street a disaster area”.