LEGAL THREAT HANGS OVER MANUELA FUNDRAISING GIG

Date Published: 23-Sep-2009

One of the organisers of a Galway fundraiser for the Manuela Riedo Foundation says the event is going ahead next week as planned, despite reports of legal action.Shane Lennon says the parents of murdered swiss teenager Manuela Riedo, are wholly is support of the Salthill gig, and have given their permission for funds to be raised.Mr.Lennon was responding to reports that Swiss publican Brendan McGuiness, has threatened legal action if the event is staged under the banner of the Manuela Riedo Foundation.The Foundation was set up by Manuela's parents and Brendan McGuiness to raise funds for the support of rape victims across Europe.