Waterford gears up for Tall Ships to drop anchor

A MAMMOTH garda operation, twice the size of the one mounted in Dublin for U2’s Croke Park gigs, kicks into action in Waterford next week as the Tall Ships Race arrives into the city.

Four hundred gardaí will police the city streets from July 6 to 9. They will have the support of the horse, dog and water units as well as the garda helicopter service, Superintendent Dave Sheahan has said.

Gardaí and security staff will not tolerate any unruly behaviour, he said. “We are asking people to drink in moderation. It will be a fun, family event.”