Disappointment and shock in Carlow and Kilkenny at cancellation of India Day celebrations

Some disappointment and shock has been expressed at the cancellation of India Day celebrations.

The Ireland India Council has announced it will not proceed with festivities to mark the date the country gained its independence from Britain which were due to take place at Farmleigh in the Phoenix Park this Sunday.

The decision was taken due to safety concerns in the wake of recent attacks on a number of Indians in Ireland.

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