Organisers of the Rose of Tralee Festival say they are satisfied adequate security measures are in place at the event.

It comes after a man in the audience - who was dressed as a priest - walked onto the stage while the Cavan Rose was being interviewed by Dáithí Ó Sé last night.

The protester had purchased a ticket for the event.

He was removed from the stage by security personnel before being taken away by gardaí.

He was founder of the British-based 'Fathers 4 Justice' group, Matt O'Connor.

They quickly claimed responsibility on Twitter.

Fathers4Justice just stormed #RoseofTralee

— Fathers4Justice (@F4JOfficial) August 22, 2016

Campaigning is not a spectator sport. #Fathers4Justice #F4J lead from the front #RoseofTralee #InTheNameOfTheFather pic.twitter.com/dQyqNhXhBE

— Fathers4Justice (@F4JIreland) August 22, 2016

The show, which continues tonight, resumed after a short break.

So this happened!! #RoseofTralee #Stageinvaderhttps://t.co/aJJZJjd2Ve

— RTÉ Entertainment (@RTE_Ents) August 22, 2016