Loss of Indiependence is like cancelling Christmas for Mitchelstown

2020 edition of the festival had been due to be headlined by Stereophonics

Festival revellers rocking the tent as The Coronas storm it at the Indiependence Festival in Mitchelstown. Picture: Dara Munnis

For residents and business owners alike, the Indiependence festival was like Christmas for Mitchelstown every year.

While many had heard rumours for a while that it would have to move, today's confirmation has still shocked the town.