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Case No. 11507Public order offence (public intoxication and threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour) · Co. Kilkenny · 27 Dec 2025

Kilkenny man fined for public intoxication and threatening behaviour in city

At midnight on 27 December 2025, gardaí on beat patrol on High Street, Kilkenny, observed Dario Pesce, a 32-year-old man listed as living in Oaklawns, Paulstown, Kilkenny, acting aggressively towards another man. Pesce was highly intoxicated, was arrested and taken to Kilkenny Garda Station, and was charged with being intoxicated in public and with threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour. Judge Geraldine Carthy convicted him of being intoxicated in public at Kilkenny city court and fined him €300, with his solicitor saying he was remorseful. The latest report, published on 15 January 2026, gave the conviction and fine.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced14 Jan
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí observed Dario Pesce acting in an aggressive manner towards another man.
Where
Gardaí were on beat patrol on High Street, Kilkenny.
When
The incident happened at midnight on 27 December 2025.
Cause
Pesce had too much to drink while visiting home.
Investigation
Pesce was highly intoxicated and was arrested and taken to Kilkenny Garda Station.
Charges
Pesce was charged with being intoxicated in public and with using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour.
In court
Judge Geraldine Carthy convicted Pesce of being intoxicated in public at Kilkenny city court.
Sentence
Pesce was fined €300.
Other details
  • Pesce is 32 and is listed as living in Oaklawns, Paulstown, Kilkenny.
  • Pesce had seven previous convictions.
  • Pesce's solicitor said his client is remorseful.
  • The judge said it was obvious alcohol does not suit Pesce.
  • Pesce works as a chef in the UK.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí observed Pesce acting in an aggressive manner towards another man. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereGardaí were on beat patrol on High Street, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at midnight on 27 December 2025. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • causePesce had too much to drink while visiting home. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationPesce was highly intoxicated and was arrested and taken to Kilkenny Garda Station. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeDario Pesce was charged with being intoxicated in public and with using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy convicted Pesce of being intoxicated in public. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentencePesce was fined €300. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherPesce had seven previous convictions. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherPesce's solicitor said his client is remorseful. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherPesce works as a chef in the UK. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe judge said it was obvious alcohol does not suit Pesce. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jan2026
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny man told ‘alcohol doesn’t suit’ you by judge in city court

    Court report on the conviction and €300 fine; adds the court outcome, the garda account of the incident, the solicitor's mitigation and the judge's comment on alcohol.

    convicted, Dario Pesce, 32, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Dario Pesce