
Crowd management was the key to a safe festival this summer.
Despite the massive crowds, this year's Fleadh Cheoil Na hEireann has been referred to as a 'low crime' event.
At the recent meeting of the Westmeath Joint Policing Committee, Chief Superintendent John Dollard gave an insight into the work put in to ensure a safe and successful festival in Mullingar.
Kamron Clarke has more: