It's being reported today that a special policing plan is to be put in place at Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo later this month amid fears of feuding families engaging in violent clashes at the pilgrimage site.
The Irish independent is reporting that gardaí are closely monitoring the situation over concerns that individuals are involved in a number of serious disputes and that they could go head to head on the famous mountain under the guise of climbing it for charity.
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Reports are suggesting that armed gardaí may patrol Croagh Patrick on Saturday, July 22, if the threat level is deemed to be severe enough on the day.
