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Case No. 12993Affray · Co. Laois · 5 Aug 2025

Brawl at Laois Leisure in Portarlington injures staff member

A violent brawl broke out at Laois Leisure in Portarlington on Tuesday evening, 5 August 2025, after a verbal exchange between two groups escalated. A female staff member was knocked over and injured, requiring hospital treatment, and Gardaí are appealing for information.

  1. Reported6 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatA female staff member was knocked over and believed to have hurt her head and face. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe altercation began as a verbal exchange between two groups, one using the sauna and a second group who arrived at around 6pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe brawl continued from the sauna and pool area into the corridor. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatClasses were cancelled and the leisure centre closed early following the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Laois Leisure in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe brawl occurred on Tuesday evening, 5 August 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • weaponPoles used for cleaning the pool and chairs were used during the fight. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe injured staff member required x-rays in hospital at Portlaoise A&E. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are at the early stages of their investigation, viewing CCTV and canvassing witnesses. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe Leisure Centre described the incident as a serious incident of anti-social behaviour between customers. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe centre has been providing swimming in Portarlington since 1974. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Aug2025
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardaí appeal for information over brawl at Laois Leisure in Portarlington

    Initial Gardaí appeal for information following a brawl at a leisure centre that injured a female staff member; no arrests made, CCTV being reviewed.

    victim, femalesuspect