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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11262Public intoxication · Co. Laois · 3 Jan 2026

Kildare man fined for public intoxication after urinating on wall in Portlaoise

On 3 January 2026, Evas Chenga (36), a man from Bell Harbour, Monasterevin, Co Kildare, was reportedly seen urinating against a wall on Church Avenue, Portlaoise, while highly intoxicated, and was arrested for his own safety. He admitted being intoxicated in public, and his solicitor, Josephine Fitzpatrick, said he would plead guilty. At Portlaoise District Court, the judge refused legal aid and fined him €400 with three months to pay, though one report gives the hearing venue as Naas District Court on a date in September. The latest report, published on 30 January 2026, covers this guilty plea and fine.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced30 Jan
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Evas Chenga admitted being intoxicated in public.
Where
  • The offence took place on Church Avenue, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
  • Evas Chenga is from Bell Harbour, Monasterevin, Co Kildare.
When
The offence took place on 3 January 2026.
Investigation
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said Evas Chenga was seen urinating against a wall while highly intoxicated and unsteady on his feet.
  • Evas Chenga was arrested for his own safety.
In court
  • His solicitor, Josephine Fitzpatrick, said he would plead guilty.
  • The judge refused the defence request for legal aid.
  • One report says the case was heard at Portlaoise District Court, while another says it was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday, 8 September.
Sentence
The judge fined Evas Chenga €400 and gave him three months to pay.
Other details
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said Evas Chenga had 18 previous convictions.
  • Evas Chenga had completed a three-month residential treatment programme and had secured work as a general operative, due to start on the day of the offence.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused admitted being intoxicated in public. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe offence took place at Church Avenue, Portlaoise. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe accused is from Bell Harbour, Monasterevin, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe offence took place on 3 January 2026. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationA garda said the defendant was seen urinating against a wall while highly intoxicated and unsteady on his feet. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe man was arrested for his own safety. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe defence solicitor said the accused was pleading guilty. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge refused the defence request for legal aid. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge fined the accused €400 and gave him three months to pay. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe garda said the man had 18 previous convictions. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe accused had completed a three-month residential treatment programme. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe accused's most recent previous offence was in 2023. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe accused had secured work as a general operative and was due to start that day. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 30 Jan2026
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare man in court for urinating on a wall

    Reports the Portlaoise District Court hearing: guilty plea, €400 fine with three months to pay, and the judge's refusal of legal aid.

    convicted, Evas Chenga, 36, male, namedEvas Chenga