One arrested following fatal stabbing of 24-year-old man in Limerick
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One arrested following fatal stabbing of 24-year-old man in Limerick

Patrick O'Connor was killed just before midnight on Saturday night.

Gardaí investigating a fatal stabbing which occurred at Fitzgerald's Bar at Thomondgate in Limerick over the weekend have made one arrest.

Gardaí have arrested a man in his 40s in relation to the incident.

The man is currently detained at Henry Street Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.

The 24-year-old Patrick O'Connor received serious stab wounds and was taken to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

Gardaí wish to appeal to witnesses who may have been in the area at the time of the incident or have information to contact them at Mayorstone Garda Station on 061-456980, The Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.