Concerning scenes from south Kilkenny village

There were some concerning scenes in a south Kilkenny village over the weekend.

Videos circulating online, which have been seen by KCLR News personnel, show a lone Garda surrounded by youths, some of whom are holding hurls, others throwing items, with more showing individuals fighting.

It’s understood to have happened on Saturday night in Carrigeen and it’s not yet known if other Gardaí were present at the time.

It comes as a Carrigeen Text Alert Information Night is set to take place at The Royal Oak tomorrow (Tuesday, 13th Oct) from 8pm.

UPDATE (11:55am, Monday, 12th Oct): 

The KCLR Daily heard reaction from Cllr Pat Dunphy and local farmer John Crowley;