Gardaí were content with Newbridge safety plan

John Fogarty An Garda Síochána have suggested they were satisfied with the health and safety measures taken by the Kildare County Board as early as Monday for this Saturday’s All-Ireland qualifier clash in St Conleth’s Park.

An Garda Síochána have suggested they were satisfied with the health and safety measures taken by the Kildare County Board as early as Monday for this Saturday’s All-Ireland qualifier clash in St Conleth’s Park.

On Wednesday, the GAA stated they had agreed to the game against Mayo being staged at the Newbridge venue having been given more assurances. A statement read: “Following discussions with the Kildare County Committee and An Garda Síochána in recent days, upgraded match-day and traffic management plans involving extra stewarding and gardaí will be put in place to cater for the large crowds expected at the venue before the game.”