Piper's funfair looks set for Kinsale return in 2023

Small issues still be be 'ironed out' between Brendan Piper and Cork County Council, which issued written notification that would allow traditional fair to continue to operate

Brendan Piper with the showman's wagon, which was the subject of controversy last summer after it was removed from Short Quay in Kinsale. Picture: David Forsythe

Kinsale’s much-loved Piper’s funfair looks set to return to the Cork town in summer 2023 following written notification from Cork County Council to owner Brendan Piper.

Mr Piper has received a written offer from the council after a verbal agreement was reached in late June outlining the conditions by which it would allow the traditional fair to continue to operate in the town at its historic quayside location.