Armed patrols in Limerick town due to rival families feuding
Gardai attend public order incident
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.
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. Things have definitely calmed thankfully.”