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Case No. 16760Public disorder · Co. Kildare · 8 Apr 2023

Kildare town man fined for aggressive behaviour towards gardaí while drunk

On 8 April 2023 at around 12.10am, Michael Lynch, a 43-year-old man with an address listed as 6 Ruanbeg Park, Ruanbeg Manor, Kildare town, was involved in a public disorder incident while drunk at Ruanbeg Park, Kildare town. Garda Sergeant David Hanrahan told the court that Mr Lynch was extremely aggressive during the incident and was also abusive when brought to the nearest garda station. The case was heard at Naas District Court on 27 June 2024 before Judge Desmond Zaidan, who imposed a €500 fine with three months to pay. The outcome was reported in the press in early July 2024.

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  6. Sentenced2 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
A Kildare town man was fined for being aggressive towards gardaí while drunk.
Where
  • The listed address is 6 Ruanbeg Park, Ruanbeg Manor, Kildare town.
  • The public disorder incident took place at Ruanbeg Park, Kildare town.
When
The incident took place on 8 April 2023 at around 12.10am.
Cause
The man was drunk during the incident.
Investigation
  • Garda Sergeant David Hanrahan told the court that the man was extremely aggressive during the incident.
  • Gardaí said the man was also abusive when he was brought to the nearest garda station.
Charges
The offence was public disorder.
In court
The case was heard at Naas District Court on Thursday 27 June 2024 before Judge Desmond Zaidan.
Sentence
The judge imposed a €500 fine and gave three months to pay.
Other details
  • The suspect is a 43-year-old man named Michael Lynch.
  • The man has 47 previous convictions, none for public disorder offences.
  • The tracker lists the report as published on 2 July 2024, while the article itself shows 4 July 2024.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Kildare town resident was fined for being aggressive towards gardaí while drunk. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe man's listed address is 6 Ruanbeg Park, Ruanbeg Manor, Kildare town. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe public disorder incident happened at Ruanbeg Park while the man was drunk. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident took place on 8 April 2023 at around 12.10am. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí said the man was abusive when brought to the nearest garda station. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard by Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court on Thursday 27 June 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a €500 fine and gave three months to pay. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe man has 47 previous convictions, none for public disorder offences. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Jul2024
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare town man fined for ‘extremely aggressive’ behaviour towards gardaí while drunk

    Reports the June 2024 Naas District Court hearing at which Judge Desmond Zaidan fined Michael Lynch €500 and gave him three months to pay, for a public disorder incident on 8 April 2023 at Ruanbeg Park, Kildare town.

    convicted, Michael Lynch, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Lynch