00:00A Liverpool Irish Music Festival will return this summer after councillors approved a licence despite objections from police and environmental
00:08health officials.
00:09Fields of Ire will take place at Newsham Park over two days in June, with up to 4,500 attendees
00:17expected at any one time.
00:19Organisers say the event will celebrate Irish culture with music, dance, food and drink.
00:24Police raised concerns about safety, crowd management and antisocial behaviour.
00:28Objections were also raised concerning potential noise disruption to nearby residents.
00:34The council granted permission with conditions, including earlier closing times and requirements for detailed management plans.
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