Gardaí fear feud may escalate after Smithfield

GARDAÍ are bracing themselves for revenge attacks in a feud that saw two people shot and another man cut open at Smithfield Horse Fair last Sunday.

Injured Wesley McDonagh, who had his left arm almost cut in two, was a “very promising” boxer. The 17-year-old won a Leinster title two weeks ago and was due to compete for the national title this weekend.

His father, Charlie, said his son’s dream of competing in the Olympics was “all over now”. He said his son was an innocent victim and not involved in any feud.