Teens locked out of ‘chaotic’ disco get refunds

The organiser of a Junior Cert disco that refused entry to hundreds of teenagers has, one month on, issued refunds to disappointed ticketholders.

Eyewitnesses described ‘chaotic’ scenes at the Silversprings Hotel in Cork City on June 18, when security at the Junior Cert event closed entry to hundreds of ticketholders amid fears that the venue had reached capacity. Cork City Fire Brigade was called to the venue to free a group of girls who had become stuck in a lift.

The event’s capacity was subsequently the source of dispute between the hotel and promoter.