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Case No. 10130Assault · Co. Longford · 8 Apr 2026

Two women charged over Longford Post Office altercation

On Wednesday 8 April 2026 at about 1pm, a physical altercation took place at Longford Post Office on Main Street, Longford town, in front of customers and staff. Footage circulating online appears to show a pair of scissors being produced from a handbag, and Gardaí described the incident as a serious public order incident. Two women, one in their 20s and one in their 30s, were arrested and taken to the nearby Garda station. On 10 April 2026 it was reported that both had been charged, and they are due to appear before Longford District Court in the coming weeks.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Charged10 Apr
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Two women have been charged over a physical altercation at Longford Post Office.
  • Footage shows the two women fighting at the counter while customers and staff continue their business.
Where
The incident took place in Longford Post Office on Main Street, Longford town.
When
The incident occurred on Wednesday 8 April 2026 at about 1pm.
Weapon
Footage appears to show a pair of scissors being produced from a handbag.
Investigation
  • Gardaí described the incident as a serious public order incident.
  • Gardaí were called to the Main Street premises at 1.10pm.
  • The two women were arrested and taken to the nearby Garda station.
Other details
  • The two women are reported to be aged in their 20s and 30s.
  • The video of the fight is being shared on WhatsApp and social media.
Charges
The two women have been charged, as reported on 10 April 2026.
In court
The two women are due to appear before Longford District Court in the coming weeks.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatTwo women have been charged over a physical altercation at Longford Post Office. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatFootage shows the two women fighting aggressively at the counter while customers and staff continue their business. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in Longford Post Office on Longford town's Main Street. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Wednesday 8 April at about 1pm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • weaponFootage appears to show a pair of scissors being produced from a handbag. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí described the incident as a serious public order incident. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were called to the Main Street premises at 1.10pm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe two women were arrested and taken to the nearby Garda station. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe two women have now been charged. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe two women are due to appear before Longford District Court in the coming weeks. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe video of the fight is being shared on WhatsApp and social media. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Apr2026
    Chargedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    2 women charged over viral Longford Post Office brawl involving alleged scissors

    Reports that two women have been charged over the Longford Post Office altercation, with ages given as 20s and 30s, and a video of the fight circulating online. No existing case matches this incident.

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