Calls for more Government supports for local events

Ocean FM News Reports

Calls have been made for more government supports to prevent the collapse of live local events.

It comes as the highly-anticipated Sligo Air Show was to take place this weekend, but had to cancel due to the costs of the operation.

Another high-profile cancellation in the North West region was the Wild Roots Festival, with more happening across the country.

Sligo-Drumcliffe Cllr Thomas Walsh says the current level of funding is not sustainable for any live event: