Armed gardaí at Rose of Tralee? Organisers say 'no comment'

Latest: A spokesperson for the Rose of Tralee International Festival has said the organisation will not comment on reports that armed gardaí will patrol this year's event.

Update 9.45pm: A spokesperson for the Rose of Tralee International Festival has said the organisation will not comment on reports that armed gardaí will patrol this year's event.

Last year the stage was invaded by a peaceful protestor while the event was being televised.