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Case No. 14349Public order incident · Co. Limerick · 27 Feb 2025

Gardaí attend public order incident during RAG Week in Castletroy, Limerick

Gardaí attended a public order incident on Thursday 27 February 2025 at about 8:30pm in the College Court area of Castletroy, Limerick, during college RAG Week. The incident was linked to a crowded house party with an outdoor DJ, which hundreds of students attended, and students were seen dancing on rooftops in an estate close to the University of Limerick. Videos of the party circulated online, prompting a University of Limerick statement on off-campus behaviour. As of the report published on 4 March 2025, no offences had been disclosed in relation to the incident, and no arrests or charges had been reported.

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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí attended a public order incident during college RAG Week in Limerick.
Where
The incident took place in the College Court area of Castletroy, Limerick.
When
The incident occurred on Thursday 27 February 2025 at approximately 8:30pm.
Cause
The incident was linked to a crowded house party with an outdoor DJ.
Other details
  • Hundreds of students were understood to have attended the house party.
  • Students were reported dancing on rooftops in the estate close to the University of Limerick.
  • Videos of the party circulated on social media, prompting a University of Limerick statement on off-campus behaviour.
Investigation
Gardaí confirmed they attended the incident, which was reported as occurring during college Charity Week, better known as RAG Week.
Charges
No offences had been disclosed in relation to the incident as of the report published on 4 March 2025.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe public order incident took place in the Castletroy area of Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe public order incident occurred on Thursday 27 February at approximately 8:30pm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí confirmed they attended a public order incident in Limerick during college Charity Week. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe incident was linked to a crowded house party with an outdoor DJ. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherStudents were reported dancing on rooftops in the estate close to the University of Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNo offences have been disclosed in relation to the incident at this time. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Mar2025
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Gardaí attend public order incident during college RAG Week in Limerick

    Reports that gardaí attended a public order incident at approximately 8:30pm, that no offences have been disclosed, and gives a University of Limerick statement on off-campus student behaviour and community liaison arrangements.