TD calls for Defence Forces to help gardaí in Rathkeale after reports of antisocial behaviour

Independent TD Richard O'Donoghue made the call as gardaí began an investigation into reports of a bare knuckle fight in the town last week. 

Independent TD Richard O’Donoghue said: “Bring in the army to help."

A Limerick TD has called for the Defence Forces to assist gardaí in the town of Rathkeale following a number of alleged incidents in the town over the recent festive holidays.

The call, made by Independent TD Richard O’Donoghue, came as gardaí began an investigation into a bare-knuckle fight which occurred in the town last Monday.