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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 19406Public Order Act offence · Co. Limerick

Former All-Ireland hurler pleads guilty to Public Order Act offence

Sean Fahy (64) of Barnaderg, Tuam, Galway, a former All-Ireland hurler, was found asleep in the middle of the street in Bruree, County Limerick, and arrested; the incident date is not given. He was reported to have more than 200 previous convictions and was serving an 18-month prison sentence for earlier offences, due to expire in February. He pleaded guilty to an offence under the Public Order Act at Kilmallock District Court. Judge Patricia Harney imposed the Probation Act, as reported on 22 October 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Oct
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Key facts

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What happened
Sean Fahy (64) was found asleep in the middle of the street and arrested.
Where
The incident happened in Bruree, County Limerick.
When
The exact incident date is not given; the court hearing was reported on 22 October 2023.
Charges
Sean Fahy pleaded guilty to an offence under the Public Order Act.
In court
The case was heard at Kilmallock District Court before Judge Patricia Harney.
Sentence
Judge Harney imposed the Probation Act.
Other details
  • Sean Fahy is of Barnaderg, Tuam, Galway, according to the court report.
  • Sean Fahy had more than 200 previous convictions, many under the Public Order Act and 60 for theft-related offences.
  • Sean Fahy is serving an 18-month prison sentence for previous offences, due to expire in February.
  • Sean Fahy was wearing a hospital armband when found, having recently been discharged.
  • Sean Fahy intends to do an alcohol detox course in Cuan Mhuire on his release.
  • Sean Fahy is a former Galway hurler who won an All-Ireland medal in 1989.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSean Fahy was found asleep in the middle of the street and arrested. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened in Bruree. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeSean Fahy pleaded guilty to an offence under the Public Order Act. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Kilmallock District Court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Harney imposed the Probation Act. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherSean Fahy had more than 200 previous convictions. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherSean Fahy is serving an 18-month prison sentence for previous offences, due to expire in February. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherSean Fahy was wearing a hospital armband when found, having recently been discharged. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherSean Fahy intends to do an alcohol detox course in Cuan Mhuire on his release. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Oct2023
    Sentencedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Court hears former All-Ireland hurler has 200 previous convictions

    Reports the court hearing at Kilmallock District Court: guilty plea, previous convictions, current prison sentence for earlier offences, and the Probation Act being imposed. The exact incident date is not given.

    convicted, Sean Fahy, 64, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Fahy