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Chief Supt Anthony Lonergan briefing Gardai at the Electric Picnic
Laois Offaly Gardai are out in force at the Electric Picnic in Stradbally today.
Managing Director of Festival Republic, Melvin Benn met with the Senior Garda Management team at the site this morning.
Pictured above: Melvin Benn with Chief Superintendent Lonergan, Superintendent Curley and Inspector Ryan.
Gardai posted images of their preparations as thousands of revellers arrived in Laois to enjoy the annual festival.
Laois Offaly’s new Chief Superintendent Anthony Lonergan was at the event. He replaced former Chief Superintendent John Scanlan, who retired in April.
“We had a busy day yesterday with early attendees travelling to Electric Picnic . It's full steam ahead this morning. We've been here since the crack of dawn. Travel safe and enjoyable the day,” Gardai said.
“Chief Superintendent Anthony Lonergan briefing us all over breakfast before we got out to Traffic Points and Campsites,” they said.
Dry. Warm, and buzzing...too old for this. pic.twitter.com/hoPZD2hp2a
— Graham Kavanagh (@KavanaghCPO) September 1, 2023
They said Garda Superintendent Eamon Curley linked in with the Garda Support Units at the event.
Pictured above: Armed Support Units with Superintendent Eamon Curley and Chief Superintendent Anthony Lonergan.
Meanwhile, veteran picnic attendee and Laois Offaly Garda Crime Prevention Officer for Laois Offaly, Sgt Graham Kavanagh took to social media to share his view on the festivities.
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