Louth funfair standoff ends up in High Court – ‘It would ruin my business'
The fate of a Co Louth funfair which is a part of Blackrock village's traditional August 15th celebrations was set to be determined in the High Court on Tuesday.
Louth County Council had granted a three-day licence for the funfair, run by local businessman Killian Allen, and when he signalled his determination to run the popular event for nine days, they indicated that they would issue legal proceedings.
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