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Midlands Circus Performer Speaks Out On Laois St Patrick's Day Controversy

Monday, 25 August 2025 08:53

Businesses and entertainers went public over the lack of payment.

A Midlands circus performer is adding his voice to the chorus of entertainers left short changed by people organising an event in Laois. 

It follows a number of business owners and entertainers going public over the summer regarding the lack of payment for performing at the St Patrick's Day parade in Mountmellick. 

Organisers behind the event have reached out to unpaid performers over the summer apologising for the delay in payment, asking for bank details. 

Rathangan's Gary O'Rourke says he hasn't heard from them since that message over a month ago. 

Midlands 103 has been unable to reach the people behind the event for comment. 

Mr O'Rourke says he doesn't want to see anyone else caught out in future:  

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