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Case No. 23625Selling intoxicating liquor after hours; public order (threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour); intoxication in a public place · Co. Donegal · 14 Jun 2021

Kerrykeel publican fined over after-hours drinks and abuse of Gardaí

Martin Coyle, a publican in Kerrykeel, Co Donegal, was fined a total of €650 at Letterkenny District Court for selling intoxicating liquor after hours, public order offences and being intoxicated in a public place. The offences arose from a 2.45am Garda raid on the Village Inn on 14 June 2021, during which he verbally abused Gardaí.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced11 Dec
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCoyle told Gardaí to clear off using offensive language. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe offences took place at the Village Inn in Kerrykeel. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenGardaí called to the premises on 14 June 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with six counts of selling intoxicating liquor after hours. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour in a public place. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with being intoxicated in a public place. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €500 for unlawfully permitting multiple occupants on the premises. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €150 for the public order offence. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceHe was given five months to pay each fine, and other matters were taken into consideration. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGardaí raided the premises at 2.45am. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherWhen Gardaí arrived, the music stopped and people were seen leaving through the rear door. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherCoyle has previous convictions for offences contrary to the licensing laws. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he had expressed remorse and apologised to Gardaí. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Dec2022
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Publican fined after foul-mouthed attack on Gardai at 2.45am

    Court report of the sentencing: fines totalling €650 imposed at Letterkenny District Court.

    convicted, Martin Coyle, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Coyle