Ireland Case No. 22038Public order offence · Co. Donegal · 1 Oct 2022
James McElwaine fined €250 for public order offence in Buncrana
James McElwaine, 37, of Letterkenny, was fined €250 by Judge Éiteáin Cunningham at Letterkenny District Court for repeatedly sticking his middle finger at Gardaí and failing to comply when asked to leave at Market Square, Buncrana, on 1 October 2022.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced7 Mar
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Key facts
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- whatMcElwaine is 37 years old and lives at Oliver Plunkett Road, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
- whatGardaí on patrol observed McElwaine repeatedly sticking his middle finger at them. (donegallive.ie)
- whatMcElwaine told Gardaí he could not control his middle finger while laughing at them. (donegallive.ie)
- whatMcElwaine did not comply when asked to leave the area in a peaceful and orderly manner. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at Market Square in Buncrana. (donegallive.ie)
- whenMcElwaine was arrested on 1 October at 2:15am. (donegallive.ie)
- courtSergeant Sean McDaid gave evidence at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceJudge Éiteáin Cunningham fined McElwaine €250 and allowed six months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
- otherMcElwaine has 34 previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 7 Mar2023Man told Gardai he 'couldn't control' middle finger, court hears
Reports the sentencing of James McElwaine for a public order offence in Buncrana, including his defence that he could not control his middle finger while laughing.
suspect, James McElwaine, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)James McElwaine