THE Killarney Festival of Music and Food, which is due to take place this coming weekend, is looking for a new venue.

The organisers expected crowds of up to 36,000 to attend the two-day event in Killarney House Demesne according to their licence application to Kerry County Council.

However, this has been downsized to less than 5,000 according to the Council and it’s understood the organisers are seeking an alternative venue.

Killarney Festival of Music and Food features international stars such as Duran Duran, Texas and Burt Bacharach among many more, plus food and comedy tents and family entertainment.

The organisers of the festival are to release a statement about the issue soon.