If you lost something at EP, there MAY be a way to get it back

Lifestyle

Sep 9, 2015

Phones, wallets, bank cards, guitars, dignity… we've all lost something at a music festival over the years.

With over 50,000 revellers attending this year's Electric Picnic, it's no surprise that Gardaí in Stradbally and Portlaoise have been left with piles of homeless items.

If you've lost a bank card, passport or driving licence, it will have been sent back to the issuing authority or your bank branch, so call them rather than the police. But if you're hoping to be reunited with your phone or another item, there are a few things you can do.

Speaking to DailyEdge.ie today, Gardaí said they would be holding an open day in Stradbally Garda Station next Tuesday, September 15th, with all lost items on display between 10am and 5pm.

If you can't make it on the day and can't afford to bribe your mam/brother/boyfriend to attend on your behalf, you can of course call the station and give them your details.

You'll need to be as specific as possible with details so include things like distinguishing features. In the case of wallets be sure to mention what might be inside, and for phones you can give the IMEI number and PIN, plus any screensaver information.

The Gardaí can take your name and contact number and will call you if your information matches up with anything they have in their Lost and Found.