Dublin mosque steps up security for Ramadan

One of the country’s busiest mosques has, for the past two months, had security guards in place and is to receive additional policing over the holy month of Ramadan, which begins today.

The Islamic Foundation of Ireland, on Dublin’s South Circular Road, said it has received abusive phone calls since the Manchester attack.

It comes as Garda Commissioner Nóirín O’Sullivan issued a directive to Garda diversity officers to attend local mosques yesterday, the Islam day of prayer, and “provide reassurance” to the Muslim community.