Donal O'Regan, 8 Jul
THERE was a heavy police presence in Kilmallock on Sunday night and
this Monday as both armed and uniformed gardai ensure tensions between
rival families don’t escalate further.
Gardai from Buff, backed up by the Regional Support Unit, were situated
at strategic points in the town on Sunday evening. Garda patrols
continued in Kilmallock this Monday.
One source told Limerick Live that members of two families were among
those watching the All-Ireland semi-final in a hostelry, which is not
located in the town, on Sunday afternoon.
“Something happened or was said and a row broke out between members of
two rival families. This continued on back in Kilmallock later in the
evening,” said the source.
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Limerick Live understands one man was struck with a slash hook during a
fight. It’s understood a complaint has not been made to gardai
regarding the incident at this time.
A garda spokesperson confirmed gardaí attended in Kilmallock following
reports of a public order incident at Fairyfield on Sunday evening,
July 7.
“No arrests were made and enquiries are ongoing,” said a garda
spokesperson.
One local told Limerick Live this Monday: “There were garda cars and
jeeps flying around the place and the guards dressed all in black with
the submachine guns were out.
"In fairness to the gardai, they were on fast and they made their
presence felt to keep a lid on things. Gardai are still around today
but not as many.”