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Case No. 9018Public order offence · Co. Limerick · 17 Jun 2026

Three men arrested after river rescue in Limerick city

On Wednesday 17 June 2026 at about 6.30 pm, three adult men went for a swim in the River Shannon at Honan's Quay in Limerick city, and one got into difficulty. Limerick firefighters rescued all three men from the river, with responders attending within minutes of the alarm being raised. The three men, aged from their 20s to 40s, were then arrested by gardaí, and it is believed they were arrested under Section 4 of the Public Order Act. Gardaí said on 18 June 2026 that investigations are ongoing, and no charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported.

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  2. Arrested18 Jun
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  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Three adult men were rescued from the River Shannon by Limerick firefighters.
Where
The incident happened at Honan's Quay in Limerick city.
When
It occurred on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at about 6.30 pm.
Cause
The three men went for a swim in the River Shannon and one got into difficulty.
Other details
  • The alarm was raised with Limerick Fire and Rescue Service, and responders attended the scene within minutes.
  • The three men were aged from their 20s to 40s.
  • Gardaí arrested the three men after the rescue.
  • It is believed the men were arrested under Section 4 of the Public Order Act, which covers being so intoxicated in a public place that one reasonably endangers oneself or others.
  • The Limerick Leader reported the arrests on 18 June 2026.
Investigation
Gardaí said on 18 June 2026 that investigations are ongoing.
Charges
No charge has been reported.
In court
No court appearance has been reported.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree men were rescued from the river by Limerick firefighters. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe public order incident happened in the Honan’s Quay area of Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, at about 6.30 pm. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe three men went for a swim in the River Shannon and one got into difficulty. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherFire and rescue responders attended the scene at Honan’s Quay within minutes of the alarm being raised. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe men are believed to have been arrested under Section 4 of the Public Order Act. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Jun2026
    Arrestedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    UPDATE: Three men rescued from river are arrested by Limerick gardai

    Reports that three men rescued from the Shannon were arrested under the Public Order Act, with the arrest details and a garda statement that investigations are ongoing.

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