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Case No. 10114Public order offence · Co. Laois · 14 Jun 2025

Dublin man accused of intoxicated abusive behaviour towards gardaí in Portlaoise

On 14 June 2025 at 2.45pm, John Flynn (64), of Coolock, Dublin, was found highly intoxicated on a Dublin coach at JFL Avenue in Portlaoise, Laois, and is accused of repeatedly calling gardaí offensive names. He was charged with being intoxicated and engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour. At Portlaoise District Court, reported in April 2026, he was granted legal aid, and his solicitor cited significant alcohol difficulties, poor health and his 91 previous convictions. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 14 May for proof of efforts to address his difficulties.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • John Flynn (64) is accused of repeatedly calling gardaí offensive names, including calling them nazis.
  • He also told gardaí to f**k off.
Where
The incident took place at JFL Avenue in Portlaoise, Laois.
When
The incident occurred on 14 June 2025 at 2.45pm.
Cause
Gardaí said he was highly intoxicated and had been in Laois for a hurling match.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the man was discovered highly intoxicated on a Dublin coach.
Charges
He is accused of being intoxicated and engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour.
In court
  • The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court and reported in April 2026, where he was granted legal aid.
  • The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 14 May for proof of efforts to address his difficulties.
Other details
  • His solicitor said he had significant difficulties with alcohol and was in poor health.
  • He had 91 previous convictions.
  • He apologised to the judge during the sitting.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe repeatedly called gardaí offensive names. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at JFL Avenue. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 2.45pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of being intoxicated and engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted and the case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 14 May for proof of efforts to address his difficulties. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe also told gardaí to f**k off and said they were all nazis. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man had 91 previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he had significant difficulties with alcohol and was in poor health. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Apr2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Dublin GAA fan called Gardaí ‘c**ts’ in Portlaoise

    Reports the court hearing at Portlaoise District Court, where the accused was granted legal aid, the account of his solicitor, and his previous convictions. No earlier case in the list covers this incident.

    accused, John Flynn, 64, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Flynn