Gardaí appeal for footage from Portlaoise cemetery mass brawl
A man in his forties was treated in hospital for injuries after the incident
Gardaí in Portlaoise have issued a fresh appeal for footage captured during Portlaoise’s annual cemetery mass when a brawl broke out.
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to contact them.
“Anyone who was in the area of St. Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise between 12noon and 1.30pm on Sunday 31st May 2026, and who may have any information about the incident is asked to contact investigating Gardaí,” said a spokesperson.
“In particular, anyone who was present at the time, with camera footage (including mobile phone and dash-cam footage) is asked to make it available.”
“Around 1:00pm an incident occurred involving a physical altercation between a number of individuals. Following the incident, one person (a male in his 40s) is being treated in hospital for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening at this time.”
A special sitting of Portlaoise District Court took place on Monday, June 1 when two men and two juveniles were before the court over alleged offences.