Clan rally hit by troubles

The annual rally of the Cassidy clan has been affected by last month's disturbances in Drumcree, Co Armagh

The annual rally of the Cassidy clan has been affected by last month's disturbances in Drumcree, Co Armagh. According to Ms Kathleen Cassidy, one of the organisers, a number of Australians and Americans have cancelled their bookings for the rally which takes place near Ballycassidy in Co Fermanagh, traditional home of the clan. The rally will go ahead from August 23rd-25th.

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