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Case No. 20318Public order offence · Co. Longford · 15 Jul 2023

Two men charged over public order incidents at Longford Summer Festival

A row broke out on Main Street, Longford Town, at approximately 10pm on Saturday 15 July 2023, during the third night of the Longford Summer Festival. Two men were arrested by uniformed gardaí and brought to Longford Garda Station, where they were charged with public order offences. Both men were due to appear before Longford District Court at approximately 10:30am on 18 July 2023. The festival had returned after a three-year pandemic-enforced hiatus and featured four days of live music and entertainment on the streets of Longford town.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged16 Jul
    2 reports
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A row broke out during the third night of the Longford Summer Festival.
Where
The incidents took place on Main Street, Longford Town, County Longford.
When
The incidents occurred at approximately 10pm on Saturday 15 July 2023.
Investigation
Two men were arrested by uniformed gardaí and brought to Longford Garda Station.
Charges
Both men were charged with public order offences.
In court
Both men were due to appear before Longford District Court at approximately 10:30am on 18 July 2023.
Other details
The Longford Summer Festival made its return after a three-year pandemic-enforced hiatus and featured four days of live music and entertainment on the streets of Longford town.
14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo men were arrested in connection to public order incidents. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe row broke out during the third night of Longford's Summer Festival. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incidents took place on Main Street of Longford Town, County Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe men were brought to Longford Garda Station. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incidents took place on Main Street, Longford Town. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incidents occurred at approximately 10pm on Saturday 15 July 2023. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationThe pair were arrested by uniformed gardaí. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe pair were arrested by uniformed gardaí and brought to Longford garda station where they were charged. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeBoth men were charged. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThey are due to appear before Longford District Court at approximately 10:30am on 18 July 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtBoth men were due to appear at Longford District Court at approximately 10:30am on 18 July 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe festival made its return after a three-year Covid enforced hiatus. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe festival featured four days of live music and entertainment on the streets of Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe Longford Summer Festival made its return after a three-year Covid enforced hiatus and drew to a close on Sunday night. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jul2023
    Chargedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Two men arrested and charged after row breaks out during Summer Festival celebrations in the Midlands

    First report of the incident; two men arrested by uniformed gardaí and charged with public order offences at Longford Summer Festival.

    accused, maleaccused, male
  2. 16 Jul2023
    Chargedlongfordleader.ie, follow-up
    Pair charged after row breaks out during Longford Summer Festival celebrations

    Initial report of the arrest and charging of two men following a row during the Longford Summer Festival; court appearance scheduled for 18 July 2023.

    accused, maleaccused, male