Castlebar residents and business owners raise concerns about 'far right' festival

The festival is now slated to take place at a location 'outside Castlebar' in Co Mayo after a venue in Drumshanbo Co Leitrim cancelled the original booking. Picture: iStock 

Residents and business owners in Castlebar, Co Mayo, say they have "significant concerns for public safety and the town's welcoming reputation" after being made aware of reports that a controversial 'far-right' music festival would be taking place in the area later this month.

The ‘Mise Éire Festival’ was originally planned for Saturday, August 23, in the Mayflower Community Hall in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.