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Friday, 2 October 2026 08:17

Electric Picnic and the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan both made the list.

Electric Picnic and the Ploughing Championships were two of the most expensive events policed by Gardai in 2025.

New stats from the Gardai shows EP cost the force over €412,000 to police over the three day festival at Stradbally Hall.

The Ploughing in Screggan ranks third on the list at a sum of over €267,000.

Both events outrank concerts held by MCD at the Aviva Stadium and Malahide Castle respectively, and the Oasis gigs which cost over €142,000.

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