{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/689c5580290bdec8f9a6d80c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Louth Funfair Owner Opens Up About Standoff with Louth County Council Ending up in High Court - 13/08/2025","description":"<p>The fate of a Co Louth funfair which is a part of Blackrock village’s traditional August 15th celebrations was determined in the High Court on Tuesday.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Mr Allen argued that the funfair “operates strictly within the law” and the Freestyle Amusement Funfair set up last weekend with the intention of operating for nine days.</p><p><br></p><p>Killian joined us on The Agenda this morning to tell us all about happened in court on Tuesday and branded the decision by the court as a \"huge milestone\" for Irish tradition and families like his. </p>","author_name":"lmfm "}