Archbishop hits out at drink culture that marred Park gig

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has condemned Ireland’s drink culture that marred the recent Phoenix Park concert where nine people were stabbed in separate assaults.

In his homily as he celebrated Mass at the Pro-Cathedral yesterday, the Dublin archbishop referred to the mayhem that erupted during the Swedish House Mafia show. The gig saw 33 arrests and 70 charges of public order, and drink and drug-related offences being brought before the courts.

Gardaí are conducting an in-depth review into all aspects of the trouble.