Wicklow Pride teen disco postponed over threats and 'malicious accusations'

Wicklow Pride said it could not in 'good conscience' hold its Rainbow Disco event under 'such hostile conditions'. File picture: Brian Lougheed

Wicklow Pride is postponing a “much anticipated” Rainbow Disco following threats of protests as well as receiving “malicious accusations” from some residents in Newtownmountkennedy.

The Rainbow Disco, aimed at teenagers between the ages of 13 and 16, was part of Pride celebrations in Wicklow and was due to take place on Sunday at the Newtownmountkennedy Community Centre.