Ireland Woman allegedly sprays pepper spray during disturbance at Longford premises
Gardaí are investigating a disturbance at a premises on Main Street, Longford, in which a woman allegedly sprayed pepper spray towards others after a disagreement between two groups. No arrests were made and no injuries were reported.
- Reported22 Jul
2 reports - Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court23 Jul
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports26 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA woman allegedly sprayed pepper spray towards others during the disturbance. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatGardaí received a report of a public order incident and a disturbance at St Matthew's Park. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatA man was arrested and charged following a public order incident in Ballymahon. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatA woman allegedly sprayed pepper spray towards others at the premises. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe disturbance was at a premises on Main Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at St Matthew's Park, Ballymahon, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at St Matthew's Park. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenGardaí responded shortly after 11pm on Sunday, 20 July 2025. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe public order incident occurred at about 10pm on 19 July 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at approximately 10pm on 19 July 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeThe incident followed a disagreement between two groups of families. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- weaponThe substance involved was pepper spray. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationInquiries into the incident are ongoing. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí arrested and charged a man following a public order incident at a Ballymahon housing estate. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationOfficers arrested a man in his 30s in connection with the incident a short time later. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí arrested a man in his 30s in connection with the incident a short time later. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationNo arrests were made. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe man was charged following the public order incident. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe man appeared before Longford District Court on Sunday afternoon, 20 July 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe adults had been attending a country music event at the premises before the incident. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherAlcohol was being served at the venue. (longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- otherGardaí were alerted by a call to Longford Garda Station and officers arrived a short time later. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherNo arrests were made, no injuries were reported and order was restored. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherGardaí said they cannot comment further because the matter is now before the courts. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherGardaí said the matter is before the courts and they cannot comment further. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherNo injuries were reported. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Jul2025Gardaí in Midlands investigate altercation between 'two families' at country music gig
First report of the incident. Gives the Garda time (shortly after 11pm on 20 July 2025), says it occurred during a country music event, and reports that a woman allegedly sprayed pepper spray. Confirms no arrests and no injuries, and that inquiries are ongoing.
suspect, female - 23 Jul2025Gardaí charge man over public order incident following South Longford town 'disturbances'
Reports the arrest, charge and court appearance for a public order incident. The article also mentions a separate criminal damage report in Ballymahon, which is not included here.
accused, 30s, male - 23 Jul2025Gardaí charge man over public order incident following South Longford town 'disturbance'
Reports the arrest, charge and court appearance for the St Matthew's Park public order incident. Also mentions a separate criminal damage report at a Ballymahon housing estate (12:15am to 1:30am on 19 July 2025) that is under investigation; that is a different incident and is not part of this case.
accused, 30s, male - 22 Jul2025Longford Gardaí investigate pepper spray incident and altercation between 'two families'
Adds that the disturbance happened after a country music event at premises on Main Street, involved two groups of families, and was reported by a call to Longford Garda Station. It describes the suspect as a woman, while the existing case lists a man in his 30s.
suspect, female