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10/10/2026 Court Appearance: Incident of Violent Disorder, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, 10th October 2026

Issue Date: 10/10/2026

Gardaí on proactive patrol in Ballinasloe, Co Galway, arrested six males following an incident of violent disorder at St Michael’s Square on Saturday, 10th October 2026.

Five of the males (four aged in their 20s and one in his 30s) are being detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region and have been charged to appear before a special sitting of Loughrea District Court at 11:00am on Sunday, 11th October 2026.

The sixth male, a juvenile, was released without charge pending further enquiries.

Investigations are ongoing.