Galway Bay fm newsroom - The operator of the Galway Christmas ice rink is slamming a 700 percent increase in insurance costs preventing the venue from returning this year.
The festive attraction first opened in 2016, but was closed in recent years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
But when Galway Skates attempted to secure insurance for a return this year - they were quoted a figure seven times higher than pre-pandemic levels.
MacDara Hosty is owner of Galway Skates and has been speaking to Rachel Timoney,
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