Organisers of 'illegal' traveller wedding reception say 'sorry' and hit with €3,000 compo demand Judge brands actions of accused 'reprehensible' and a 'gross lack of respect' in midst of Covid crisis Reporter: '); '); The groom, catering firm and parents of a bridal party have issued a “full and frank” apology for their part in the staging of an “illegal” traveller wedding reception in Longford last week.
William Stokes, together with his father Patrick Stokes, both of 1 Willow Park, Strokestown Road, Longford, Stephen Kelly, 49 Railway Meadow, Farneyhoogan, Longford and Peter Vocella, Luigis, Main Street, Longford were all ordered to hand over €3,000 in compensation following a special circuit court sitting in Longford this afternoon.