Local events deserve proper support

I SHARE Mark Dennehy’s critical views (June 2 ) on the spending of €2.5 million on a temporary hanging garden at a flower show in a foreign city while the organisers of the Fermoy European Open got nothing. Anyone who knows about sponsorship would be aware that it is critical to sponsor the event, not the individual.

The Fermoy competition has generated huge international interest and hundreds of competitors and spectators are coming from abroad to attend the event.

Good luck to Mr Gavin, a professional gardener, but I do not see why I, as a taxpayer, should pay to build his personal business and reputation.

It is more appropriate that events which take place in this country should be sponsored, like the Fermoy Open, where success is tangible and can be measured.

Bob Frewen

Parknasilla

Co Kerry