From the Galway Bay FM Newsroom: Tuam area councillors are calling on the leaders of the groups involved in yesterday's violence in Tuam to come to the table for peace talks with community leaders in a bid to avoid any reprisals.
There's been widespread reaction to the altercation which it's believed is linked to an ongoing feud in the Galway town.
Up to 30 gardai accompanied by armed officers attended the scene at the cemetery on the Athenry road at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, after violence broke out.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested as he tried to flee in possession of a knife.
Five men and two women were taken to University Hospital Galway, with non life-threatening injuries.
Two funerals took place yesterday in the town with local Councillor Donagh Killilea stating that the violence which broke out later that afternoon was not connected to the bereaved families.
Instead it's believed yesterday's incident is related to an ongoing local feud in the town.
Speaking To Keith Finnegan on Galway Talks , Tuam Fine Gael Councillor Pete Roche says he is fearful of reprisals following yesterday's violence.
Efforts have intensified today to broker a peace deal between the families involved in the Tuam feud.
It's hoped those involved will meet with community leaders next week to avoid any further violence breaking out in the town.
Fianna Fail Councillor Donagh Killilea says he has extended an invitation to peace talks in a bid to avoid any further incidents.
