Gardaí Renew Witness Appeal Following Brawl At Laois Cemetery

Four people have been before the courts.

Gardai are renewing an appeal for witnesses and camera footage, following violent clashes at a cemetery in County Laois, at the weekend.  

Four people have been before the courts, after up to 50 people were involved in a brawl during the annual 'blessing of the graves' at St Peter and Paul's Cemetery on the Stradbally Road in Portlaoise on Sunday.

Garda public order units were called in to restore calm after knives were brandished and two people were injured.  

Independent Councillor Caroline Dwane Stanley was there - she says there were deeply upsetting scenes for young and old:

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