30 officers responded to the incident in Tuam yesterday.
Seven people were hospitalised after armed gardai were called to violence in a Galway cemetery yesterday.
About 30 officers responded to the incident in Tuam at about 4 o'clock in the afternoon.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested at the scene, as he tried to flee in possession of a knife.
Investigations continue after violent disorder incident in Tuam #tuam
— Tuam Herald (@TuamHerald) September 23, 2021
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Five men and two women were brought to University Hospital Galway, with non life-threatening injuries.
Local councillor Joe Sheridan says the fight broke out after two separate funerals crossed paths.
Councillor Sheridan says similar incidents have happened at other funerals in the area.
Seven people injured during brawl at Tuam cemetery https://t.co/cir4lSf84C
— The Irish Times (@IrishTimes) September 22, 2021
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