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Case No. 14045Public order offences · Co. Longford · 13 Feb 2025

Longford man charged with public order offences before court

On 13 February 2025, gardaí attended Earl Street, Longford, after a member of the public called about a drunk male lying on the ground in Longford town centre. Eugene Dunn (40), of Farnagh, Longford, was arrested for his own safety after he became abusive towards officers who tried to rouse him. He was charged with being intoxicated in public and with engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour, and Judge Bernadette Owens adjourned the case to 8 July for an update on whether he has engaged with addiction services. The adjournment is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Eugene Dunn, a man aged 40, was charged with public order offences.
Where
The incident happened on Earl Street, Longford.
When
The incident happened on 13 February 2025.
Investigation
Gardaí attended after a member of the public called about a drunk male lying on the ground in Longford town centre.
Other details
  • When gardaí tried to rouse him, he became abusive towards the officers.
  • He was arrested for his own safety.
  • Sources give the report date as 4 April 2025 in one place and as 6 April 2025 in another.
  • He had 66 previous convictions, five of them for public intoxication.
  • He had consulted his GP and was awaiting an appointment with an addiction counsellor.
Charges
He was charged with being intoxicated in public and with engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour.
In court
Judge Bernadette Owens adjourned the case to 8 July for an update on whether he had engaged with addiction services.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident happened on Earl Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 13 February 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí came to the scene after a member of the public called about a drunk male lying on the ground in Longford town centre. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with being intoxicated in public and with engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to 8 July for an update on whether he had engaged with addiction services. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherWhen gardaí tried to rouse him, he became abusive towards the officers. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe was arrested for his own safety. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe had 66 previous convictions, five for public intoxication. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHe had consulted his GP and was awaiting an appointment with an addiction counsellor. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Apr2025
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man struggling with alcohol addiction was abusive towards gardaí

    First report of this case. Adds the charges, the court appearance and adjournment to 8 July, the defendant's previous convictions, and his efforts to address alcohol addiction through his GP and an addiction counsellor.

    accused, Eugene Dunn, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Eugene Dunn