Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information about a public order incident which happened at a Sunday mass in St Peter and Paul’s Cemetery in Portlaoise last month.

A man in his 40s remains in hospital following the brawl, which involved a number of people.

Gardaí said the incident involving a physical altercation between a number of individuals happened at around 1pm on Sunday 31 May.

It is understood that two groups began fighting and weapons may have been used in the incident.

The man in his 40s is being treated in hospital for injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.

Gardaí said four people, two men aged in their 20s and two juvenile boys, were arrested and charged before the courts.

Gardaí renewed their appeal for any witnesses to the incident to contact them.

Anyone who was in the area of St Peter and Paul’s Cemetery in Portlaoise between 12pm and 1.30pm on 31 May and who may have any information about the incident is asked to contact gardaí.

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 to gardaí.

Gardaí added that investigations are ongoing.