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11/07/2014
Matinee Proposal 'Not Feasible' For Brooks Shows
A proposal that two of the five disputed Garth Brooks shows be held as matinees on 26 and 27 July as been declared as "not feasible".
Aiken Promotions proposed the matinee shows, which would have seen concerts taking place between 14:00 and 18:00, then later that same day from 20:00, and Taoiseach Enda Kenny is understood to have been hopeful that it was a potential solution.
The proposal was accepted by Dublin City Council, saying that it remained within the legislative framework of the three day licence.
However, the proposal has subsequently been rejected by Aiken Promotions, who say that it is 'not feasible'.
In a press conference on Thursday, Garth Brooks, criticised the handling of the situation, saying that "he was the real loser" in the controversy, but remained steadfast that it would be five shows, or none.
(MH/IT)
Aiken Promotions proposed the matinee shows, which would have seen concerts taking place between 14:00 and 18:00, then later that same day from 20:00, and Taoiseach Enda Kenny is understood to have been hopeful that it was a potential solution.
The proposal was accepted by Dublin City Council, saying that it remained within the legislative framework of the three day licence.
However, the proposal has subsequently been rejected by Aiken Promotions, who say that it is 'not feasible'.
In a press conference on Thursday, Garth Brooks, criticised the handling of the situation, saying that "he was the real loser" in the controversy, but remained steadfast that it would be five shows, or none.
(MH/IT)
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02 July 2014
Croke Park Residents To Protest DCC Meeting
A protest is to be held next Monday outside the monthly meeting of Dublin City Council (DCC) by residents of Croke Park over the upcoming Garth Brooks concerts. The residents took the decision to protest at a public meeting held on the issue. They also agreed to demand an oral hearing into the concert licence application.
Croke Park Residents To Protest DCC Meeting
A protest is to be held next Monday outside the monthly meeting of Dublin City Council (DCC) by residents of Croke Park over the upcoming Garth Brooks concerts. The residents took the decision to protest at a public meeting held on the issue. They also agreed to demand an oral hearing into the concert licence application.
08 July 2014
High Court To Hear Brooks Injunction Application On Thursday
The High Court will hear an application on Thursday, which seeks to block any Garth Brooks shows from taking place at Croke Park. The action has been taken by a Croke Park resident, named as Brian Duff, against Aiken Promotions and Croke Park and is seeking an injunction against the shows granted a licence to run on 25, 26 and 27 July.
High Court To Hear Brooks Injunction Application On Thursday
The High Court will hear an application on Thursday, which seeks to block any Garth Brooks shows from taking place at Croke Park. The action has been taken by a Croke Park resident, named as Brian Duff, against Aiken Promotions and Croke Park and is seeking an injunction against the shows granted a licence to run on 25, 26 and 27 July.
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