Large numbers are expected to attend the Mallow Home and Garden Festival, one of a number of events taking place locally this weekend. GARDAÍ in Mallow have warned motorists traveling through the area they are anticipating heavy volumes of traffic on roads leading into the town over the forthcoming weekend due to a number of events taking place in the locality. Thousands of people are expected to flock to the annual Mallow Home and Garden Festival, which will take place at the Cork Racecourse from Friday until Sunday. The South of Ireland Pipe Band Championships will also be taking place in the grounds of Mallow Castle on Saturday afternoon, with large numbers of musicians and spectators set to attend the popular event. “There will be a high-visibility Garda presence around Mallow and the surrounding area throughout the weekend to assist with the movement of traffic,” said the spokesperson.

Source: Irish Independent May 24, 2023 15:58 UTC