Parents in Raheen Gaelscoil in Limerick have voted to hold next year's Holy Communion on May 24th despite the fact that it clashes with a 'One Direction' Concert.

A row broke out among parents over the date of the sacrament as some parents have bought tickets for the sold-out gig on that date.

But other parents were said to be angry at the suggestion the ceremony be changed for a pop concert.

At a meeting at the Gaelscoil on Tuesday night, things became quite heated when the parents of three children insisted the date be moved forward to May 3rd.

A spokesperson for Raheen Parish says parents have now voted to keep the date of May 24th.

One Direction fans run towards the band entrance outside the O2 in Dublin hoping to get a glimpse of their idols before their gig last March