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Case No. 12656Public order offence (intoxicated, threatening and abusive behaviour) · Co. Laois · 2 Sep 2025

Man remanded on bail over Electric Picnic threatening behaviour charges

Gareth McGrath, 52, of Portmarnock, Dublin, was remanded on bail at Portlaoise District Court on 19 September 2025 over charges of being intoxicated and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at Electric Picnic in Stradbally on 2 September 2025. He was unable to attend the hearing as he was stuck in mud at a music festival in Dundalk.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court19 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatGareth McGrath, 52, of Portmarnock, Dublin, is accused of being intoxicated and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at Electric Picnic in Stradbally on 2 September 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man was due before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay remanded the defendant on bail to appear before Portlaoise District Court on 20 October. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe was unable to attend court because he was stuck in mud at another festival. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe court clerk said they received an email stating he was stuck in a field at a festival. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 Sep2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man ‘stuck in the mud’ and unable to attend court over Electric Picnic incident

    First court appearance; defendant absent due to being stuck in mud at a festival in Dundalk; Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby did not object to remand; remanded on bail to 20 October 2025.

    accused, Gareth McGrath, 52, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gareth McGrath