Ireland Edenderry woman charged with public order and cannabis offences, Tullamore court
Ann Marie McBride, a 45-year-old woman from Edenderry, was arrested by gardaí on 17 April 2026 after an ambulance crew called for help with her, and she was found in possession of cannabis worth €20. She was charged with being intoxicated in public and threatening behaviour at Downshire Place, Edenderry, and with possession of cannabis for her own use at Tullamore Garda Station, both relating to 17 April. She was also charged with verbally abusive behaviour towards gardaí, which the report links to the 10 June sitting of Tullamore District Court. Judge Andrew Cody asked for a probation report and a community service assessment, and she was remanded on continuing bail to a court sitting next October.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court24 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Ann Marie McBride, 45 according to the defence, was very intoxicated and verbally abused paramedics, according to Sergeant Brendan Kearns.
- She was very unsteady on her feet and was arrested by gardaí for her own safety.
- Where
- The incident took place at Downshire Place, Edenderry.
- When
- The incident took place on 17 April 2026.
- Cause
- Gardaí attended after a call to help an ambulance crew that was having difficulty with a woman.
- Investigation
- Gardaí found €20 worth of drugs in her possession.
- Charges
- She was charged with being intoxicated in public and engaging in threatening behaviour at Downshire Place, Edenderry, on 17 April.
- She was charged with possession of cannabis for her own use at Tullamore Garda Station on 17 April.
- She was charged with verbally abusive behaviour towards gardaí, which the sources link to the 10 June sitting of Tullamore District Court.
- In court
- Judge Andrew Cody asked for a probation report and a community service assessment.
- She was remanded on continuing bail to a court sitting next October.
- Other details
- The defence said she believes something was put in her drink.
- She had 62 previous convictions, the most recent in 2017.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused was very intoxicated and verbally abused the paramedics, according to Sergeant Brendan Kearns. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThe accused was arrested by gardaí for her own safety because she was very unsteady on her feet. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe accused was charged with being intoxicated in public and threatening behaviour at Downshire Place, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident involving the accused took place on April 17. (offalyexpress.ie)
- causeGardaí attended after a call to help an ambulance crew that was having difficulty with a woman. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí found €20 worth of drugs in her possession. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe accused was charged with verbally abusive behaviour towards gardaí at the June 10 sitting of Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe accused was also charged with possession of cannabis for her own use at Tullamore Garda Station on April 17. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody asked for a probation report and a community service assessment. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail to a court sitting next October. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defence said the accused believes something was put in her drink. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defence said the accused is 45 years of age. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe accused had 62 previous convictions, the most recent in 2017. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Jun2026Intoxicated Edenderry woman told Gardaí to f*** off
First report of the case; gives the charges, the garda account of the April 17 incident, the defence account, and the court sitting of June 10.
accused, Ann Marie McBride, 45, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ann Marie McBride