Tournament helps break down city’s ‘barriers of fear’

A FEAR barrier built up through crime and violence was last night broken down for more than 100 Limerick people.

For most of their lives many of them have feared going into some parts of the city, particularly trouble spots away from their own enclaves.

A historic breakthrough thanks to a Garda-led initiative saw 60 adults and about 50 teenagers come together with a new sense of purpose. Some have been involved in crime with troubled backgrounds. Others have lost family and friends through violence. Many would not dream of walking out of their own neighbourhood without taking personal security precautions.