Aurfest organisers launch GoFundMe appeal after inaugural Louth festival attracts small crowd
Organisers of the new music and comedy festival Aurfest which took place in north Louth earlier this month have set up a GoFundMe appeal after smaller than expected crowds meant that they didn't break even.
The two-day festival at Bellurgan Park was headlined by Duke Special, Ispini na hEireann, Emma Doran, Joe Dowling and a host of local acts.
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