15,000 people will be refunded the price of their tickets for Oktoberfest in Cork, an event which was cancelled less than one week before it was due to take place. 15,000 people will be refunded the price of their tickets for Oktoberfest in Cork, an event which was cancelled less than one week before it was due to take place. "We started Oktoberfest Beag nine years ago during the recession and it's [sic] popularity has grown from strength to strength each year." The VFI's Cork branch lodged objections about the strength of the alcohol being served, as well as concerns for the safety of customers and service staff in the city centre after 10:30pm, when the event ends, according to the Irish Examiner. Online Editors

Source: Irish Independent September 09, 2018 10:07 UTC