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Case No. 1148Public order · Co. Limerick · 10 Aug 2025

Gardaí investigate public order incident at pub in Newbridge, Co. Limerick

On Sunday night 10 August 2025 at approximately 10pm, a group of men burst into a pub in Newbridge, Co. Limerick, armed with knives and bottles of chemicals, though the article identifies the location as Newcastle West. No criminal damage or persons injured has been reported. Gardaí in Newcastle West are investigating the public order incident and have appealed for witnesses in the area to come forward. No arrests or charges have been reported as of 13 August 2025.

  1. Reported13 Aug
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A group of men burst into a pub in Co. Limerick.
Where
The incident occurred at a commercial premises in Newbridge, Co. Limerick, though the article identifies the location as Newcastle West.
When
The incident took place on Sunday night 10 August 2025 at approximately 10pm.
Weapon
The men were armed with knives and bottles of chemicals.
Investigation
  • Gardaí in Newcastle West are investigating the public order incident.
  • Gardaí appealed for witnesses in the area at the time of the incident to come forward.
Other details
No criminal damage or persons injured has been reported at this time.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA group of men burst into a pub armed with knives and bottles of chemicals. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at a commercial premises in Newbridge, Co. Limerick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on Sunday night 10 August at approximately 10pm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí in Newcastle West are investigating the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí appealed for witnesses in the area at the time of the incident to come forward. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherNo criminal damage or persons injured has been reported at this time. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Aug2025
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Garda probe launched after gang of men burst into Limerick pub armed with knives

    Initial report of the incident and Gardaí appeal for witnesses; no arrests or charges reported.

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