Confirmed: Drumshanbo illegal gathering was a prayer meeting
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The Irish Catholic Association Leitrim branch have confirmed that the illegal gathering in Drumshanbo last Sunday, April 18 was a prayer meeting organised by them.
Leitrim Gardaí attended the scene of a religious gathering that took place on Sunday April 18, at Drumshanbo at 3.30pm.
The gathering was in violation of the Health Act (Section 31A-Temporary Restrictions) (Covid-19) (No.10) Regulations 2021, as amended, which are currently in force.
Gardaí say they “engaged with those present and a file will be prepared for the DPP.”
The Irish Catholic Association Leitrim Branch confirmed to the Leitrim Observer today, that they held a prayer meeting in Drumshanbo on Sunday last.
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Gardai are investigating after the large crowd gathered in Drumshambo last Sunday afternoon
The Leitrim branch of the Irish Catholic Association confirmed that they held a prayer meeting at the Allen Centre in Drumshambo on Sunday afternoon.
Gardaí in Leitrim have launched an investigation following the event over the weekend.
Shannonside Northern Sound news understands the gathering was held at the Lough Allen Adventure Centre in Drumshambo on Sunday afternoon, with locals reporting a large crowd in attendance.
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New laws introduced last week could see people receive a fine of €127 or up to 6 months in prison for attending specified events in contravention of current health guidelines.