Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9970Criminal damage · Co. Laois

Man identified over graffiti on former Portlaoise pub

Gardaí in Laois are investigating criminal damage to Charlie Keegan's former pub on Portlaoise's main street, where 'Free Gaza' was allegedly spray-painted on the side of the building at 10:30am on Friday April 13. The incident was first reported to gardaí on Sunday April 19. Portlaoise gardaí have identified a 55-year-old man as the suspect. As of the report published on April 22, no arrest or charge had been reported.

  1. Reported22 Apr
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Criminal damage was allegedly caused by spray-painting 'Free Gaza' on the side of a building.
Where
The building is Charlie Keegan's former pub on Portlaoise's main street, Co. Laois.
When
  • The incident is reported to have occurred at 10:30am on Friday April 13.
  • The incident was first reported to gardaí on Sunday April 19.
Other details
  • The suspect is a 55-year-old man.
  • The pub has been derelict for almost a decade.
Investigation
Portlaoise gardaí have identified a suspect and are investigating the graffiti.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe suspect is alleged to have spray-painted 'Free Gaza' on the side of the building. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereGardaí in Laois are investigating criminal damage to a former pub. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 10:30am on Friday April 13. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident was first reported to gardaí on Sunday April 19. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationPortlaoise gardaí have identified a suspect over graffiti on Charlie Keegan's pub on the main street. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe pub has sat derelict for almost a decade. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Apr2026
    Reportedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Laois gardaí investigate criminal damage to Portlaoise pub

    The article gives the incident as Friday April 13 without a year, and says it was first reported to gardaí on Sunday April 19. It gives no arrest or charge.

    suspect, 55, male