Traveller bias claims mar scenes of euphoria

Euphoric scenes on the streets of John Joe Nevin’s hometown of Mullingar were marred by allegations of discrimination against Travellers yesterday.

John Joe’s mother Winnie and other close relatives left the Co Westmeath town to watch the fight in a pub on its outskirts following a dispute at a public house.

While a parade has been organised to welcome John Joe home on Monday, Mrs Nevin said he has requested all pubs to shut during the homecoming.