Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 11790Assault, public order offence and criminal damage · Co. Longford

Alan Fayne pleads guilty to assault and criminal damage at Lanesboro fast-food outlet

Alan Fayne, 47, of Cullentra, Lanesboro, pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to assault, a public order breach and criminal damage at Main Street, Lanesboro, on July 18. The judge sought a restorative justice report and a victim impact statement, and the case was adjourned to March 25, 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted15 Dec
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAlan Fayne pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to assault, a public order breach and criminal damage. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe defendant grabbed the fast-food worker and ripped his uniform shirt. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe defendant damaged flowerpots belonging to the injured party, valued at €100. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe offences took place on Main Street, Lanesboro. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereGardaí received a report of an assault at the Village Inn in Lanesboro, County Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offences took place on July 18. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe dispute was about parking in a loading bay, according to the defence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant was arrested by Garda Eamon Fitzpatrick and made admissions to all the offences. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge directed a victim impact statement and restorative justice reports. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until March 25, 2026. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge indicated she may impose 25 hours of community service if he is deemed suitable. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had one previous conviction and had brought €500 in compensation to court. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Dec2025
    Convictedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    County Longford man 'lost his head' and attacked fast food restaurant worker

    Guilty plea at Longford District Court; sentencing deferred pending restorative justice report and victim impact statement; adjourned to March 25, 2026. The article gives the incident date as July 18 without a year.

    convicted, Alan Fayne, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Faynevictim, male