IN a double blow, neither the annual Irish Festival or St Patrick's Day parade are likely to take place this year.Due to a lack of helpers, John Nolan, chairman of the Celtic and Irish Cultural Society, which organises the events, has conceded defeat.The parade, which would have celebrated its tenth anniversary this year, is not likely to take place ever again.And the festival, which has been a mainstay in the town for 18 years, is almost certain not to happen this year.While dismayed by the...
