Quinn plays blame game to the faithful

Beleaguered former billionaire Sean Quinn was an outspoken guest of honour at the launch of the Ballinamore Family Festival in Co Leitrim yesterday.

Quinn plays blame game to the faithful

The former Quinn Group chief was due on stage on High St at 4pm, but, like any good showman, he kept his public waiting.

During the delay, balloons escaped tethering, children were ice-creamed, the hurling was half-watched, and pints were sunk on the thronged pavement in front of Bobby Joe’s, Shortt’s, Kavanagh’s... and singer Mick Flavin’s tour van.

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