A fathers' rights campaigner has interrupted the live TV broadcast of the Rose of Tralee.
The founder of the British-based Fathers 4 Justice group, Matt O'Connor, disrupted the Cavan Rose's appearance as he stormed on stage.
The separated fathers' rights group claimed responsibility for the stage invasion on Twitter.
In a statement, it added that the intrusion aimed to "highlight [the thousands] of fathers and children affected by family breakdown in Ireland".
Fathers4Justice just stormed #RoseofTralee
— Fathers4Justice (@F4JOfficial) August 22, 2016
Mr O'Connor, who was dressed as a priest, referred to "all the fathers in this country denied access to their children" as he held a poster on stage.
The 49-year-old London resident founded Fathers 4 Justice after a difficult divorce left him struggling to secure access to his two children.
The group is known for its high-profile stunts, often carried out by men in costumes.
The Rose of Tralee broadcast cut to ads for several minutes while Mr O'Connor was removed.
So this happened!! #RoseofTralee #Stageinvaderhttps://t.co/aJJZJjd2Ve
— RTÉ Entertainment (@RTE_Ents) August 22, 2016
