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Case No. 12316Public order offences · Co. Laois · 30 Aug 2025

Man accused of public order offences after Electric Picnic arrest

Euan McGivern, 21, appeared at Portlaoise District Court accused of being intoxicated and threatening and abusive at Cosby Hall, Stradbally, on 30 August 2025. A file is being prepared, and gardaí have said there may be a further charge of assaulting a garda.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatEuan McGivern is accused of being intoxicated and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Cosby Hall, Stradbally. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 30 August 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe accused was arrested at the Electric Picnic. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationA file is being prepared and there may be further charges. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of public order offences. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeIt is alleged that an assault on a garda occurred during the arrest. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 8 December. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused says he was the victim of an assault on the same day. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused's client was earning €450 per week. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Oct2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Alleged assault of a garda at Electric Picnic under investigation

    Court report on a first appearance by an accused arrested at Electric Picnic. Adds that a further charge of assaulting a garda may follow, the accused's claim that he was the victim of an assault, the adjournment date and the grant of legal aid.

    accused, Euan McGivern, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Euan McGivern