'A bad man was in with us': Monstrous darkness invades children's safest space

Garda Press Office Superintendent Liam Geraghty speaking to media outside Mountjoy Garda Station, after the knife attack on Parnell Square East. Picture: Sasko Lazarov / RollingNews.ie

There were myriad emotions evident on Parnell Square East in the misty rain of a bleak November afternoon. Shock, confusion, and a swelling of anger.

Something monstrous had been visited upon what should be the safest place in the world — a primary school.