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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12630Public order offence (Section 19.3 of the Public Order Act) · Co. Dublin · 3 May 2025

Elderly man convicted of public order offence after waving stick on O'Connell Street, Dublin

Patrick Neenan (72) was convicted under Section 19.3 of the Public Order Act after being arrested for waving a stick and using threatening language at members of the public on O'Connell Street, Dublin, on 3 May 2025. Judge Michele Finan ordered him to pay €200 within 12 months.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted22 Sep
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatNeenan said he was collecting money to feed animals when another man demanded he hand over some coins. (gript.ie)
  • investigationThere is no CCTV of the incident as the only camera in the area is a Garda camera that rotates throughout the day. (gript.ie)
  • courtNeenan was convicted on Section 19.3 of the Public Order Act and ordered to pay €200 within 12 months. (gript.ie)
  • otherNeenan is unmarried and has no children. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Sep2025
    Convictedgript.ie, first report
    Man arrested after incident while collecting money - Gript

    Reports the conviction and sentencing of Patrick Neenan for a public order offence arising from an incident on O'Connell Street, Dublin, in May 2025.

    convicted, Patrick Neenan, 72, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Neenan