Return of Piper's funfair to Kinsale still in doubt

Brendan Piper has been told he will have to wait until January before he receives an offer, but he would normally expect to have everything in place 'by February at the latest'

Brendan Piper with the showman's wagon. The council did not agree to allow the historic wagon to remain on Short Quay in the town, so it is currently being kept at Mr Piper's home near Glandore. Picture: David Forsythe

The owner of Kinsale’s historic funfair, which has not operated for the past three years, has said he cannot guarantee the fair will return to the town next year until he receives detailed proposals from Cork County Council.

The council was forced to reconsider a large rent increase and removal of the fair showman’s wagon from the Short Quay in the town in May this year following a huge outpouring of public support including demonstrations and an online petition signed by more than 2,000 people.