20/09/2007

Seven Held Following Dispute At Galway Funeral

Seven people were arrested in connection with public order offences following a dispute at a funeral in Ballybane, Co. Galway on Wednesday.

According to reports 40 garda officers were deployed to tackle the disturbance. It is understood that they confiscated a number of makeshift weapons, including hurley sticks.

Those who were arrested were taken to Mill Street garda station.

(KMcA)

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