Laois County Council has refused to grant a licence to hold the Electric Picnic music festival this year. The event had been due to take place from 24 to 26 September at Stradbally Hall Estate.
In a statement, the local authority said the decision was made "following the most up-to-date public health advice made available to the council from the Health Service Executive." The council added that "under current Government measures for the management of Covid-19 events of this nature are restricted to an attendance of 500 people only." The Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council has said the decision was taken "on the basis of public health advice from HSE that was unambiguous." "This was a very difficult decision for Council to make and I'm