Threat of violence high, say gardaí ahead of David Byrne funeral

Garda chiefs have raised the threat of gangland violence in the run up to the funeral of David Byrne on Monday from moderate to high.

The escalation in threat level comes as gardaí this weekend conduct a security sweep on the church where the funeral Mass of Mr Byrne will be held.

Bomb sniffer dogs are being brought in to ensure the Church of St Nicholas of Myra, Francis St, in Dublin’s south inner city, is clear of explosives. The sweep will also include church grounds and part of Francis St.