Ireland Adam Austin (20) pleads guilty to public order offences at Tullamore District Court
Adam Austin, 20, of Birr, Co Offaly, pleaded guilty to breach of the peace and public drunkenness at Tullamore District Court over an incident on 26 December 2024 in which he was arguing with pub security staff. Judge Andrew Cody indicated the prosecution may be struck out if €1,000 is donated to the Little Blue Heroes garda charity, and adjourned the matter to 24 September 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court29 Jul
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports21 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAustin had been arguing with pub security staff at Townsend Street in Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at Townsend Street in Birr (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 26 December 2024 (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeAdam Austin pleaded guilty to breach of the peace and public drunkenness (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargePleas of guilty were entered to breach of the peace and public drunkenness. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge indicated the prosecution may be struck out if €1,000 is donated to the Little Blue Heroes garda charity (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody presided at Tullamore District Court (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtDefending solicitor Patrick Martin represented the accused (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe matter was adjourned to 24 September 2025 (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody said €1,000 would have to be donated to Little Blue Heroes for the prosecution to be struck out. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe matter was adjourned to 24 September. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant had a previous conviction for drink-driving (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant apologised to the gardaí and handed in a letter from an employer (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant worked as a machine operator and played a lot of hurling (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant had not drunk since the incident (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant brought money to court (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe Little Blue Heroes Foundation is run voluntarily by gardaí and assists children with serious illnesses and their families (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherAustin had a previous conviction for drink-driving. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHis solicitor said Austin apologised to the gardaí and handed in a letter from an employer. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherAustin worked as a machine operator and played a lot of hurling. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHe had not drunk since the incident and had brought money to court. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 1 Aug2025Offaly man charged with public order offences told to pay €1,000 to garda charity
First report of the case. Austin pleaded guilty; judge indicated prosecution may be struck out upon a €1,000 donation to Little Blue Heroes. Matter adjourned to 24 September 2025.
victimaccused, Adam Austin, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Austin - 29 Jul2025Offaly man told to pay €1,000 to garda charity
Adds the specific location (Townsend Street, Birr), the defendant's previous drink-driving conviction, his occupation as a machine operator, the adjournment date of 24 September 2025, and details about the Little Blue Heroes Foundation.
victimsuspect, Adam Austin, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Adam Austin