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07/03/2011
Abolition Looms For Troubled Horse Fair
The Smithfield Horse Fair in Dublin is likely to be abolished after a shooting incident at the event, which left two people injured.
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Gerry Breen said he will write to the new Minister for Justice asking for the abolition of the fair following the violence, which also saw street fighting and the discovery of an unexploded device.
Gardai at the Bridewell said they were investigating the firearm incident in the Smithfield area of Dublin, which took place on Sunday morning at approximately 11.30am.
Two males (no ages currently available) received injuries that are not thought to be life threatening. They have been taken to hospitals in the city centre.
Gardaí said a suspect device was also found in the area and Army were tasked to the Bridewell Garda Station.
Gardai said they believed the incidents were linked to previous feuding families in Co Waterford.
A man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the shooting.
Gardai said between 4,000 and 5,000 Travellers had come from all over the country and the UK to attend the fair.
Officers said they were experiencing difficulties in finding witnesses to the incidents.
Gardai said they wished to appeal for witnesses to this incident or to anyone who may be able to assist with the investigation to contact the Bridewell Garda Station on 01-6668200, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
(DW)
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Gerry Breen said he will write to the new Minister for Justice asking for the abolition of the fair following the violence, which also saw street fighting and the discovery of an unexploded device.
Gardai at the Bridewell said they were investigating the firearm incident in the Smithfield area of Dublin, which took place on Sunday morning at approximately 11.30am.
Two males (no ages currently available) received injuries that are not thought to be life threatening. They have been taken to hospitals in the city centre.
Gardaí said a suspect device was also found in the area and Army were tasked to the Bridewell Garda Station.
Gardai said they believed the incidents were linked to previous feuding families in Co Waterford.
A man in his 40s was arrested in connection with the shooting.
Gardai said between 4,000 and 5,000 Travellers had come from all over the country and the UK to attend the fair.
Officers said they were experiencing difficulties in finding witnesses to the incidents.
Gardai said they wished to appeal for witnesses to this incident or to anyone who may be able to assist with the investigation to contact the Bridewell Garda Station on 01-6668200, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
(DW)
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