There is disappointment in Feakle after its traditional music festival failed to secure any funding for a second year running.
The annual event was last awarded 9,000 euro from the Arts Council of Ireland in 2015 and it was hoped a grant would be secured this year as they celebrate their 30th anniversary.
However, the committee has been left to raise an estimated 50,000 euro without assistance.
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Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes has been involved with the festival for 25 years – he says the lack of national funding is putting huge pressure on them:
