Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15799Assault causing harm and criminal damage · Co. Longford · 29 Jul 2021

Longford man given Probation Act benefit over pub door damage

Joseph Dunne, a 53-year-old man living in Longford, caused €500 worth of damage to the front door of Andy Byrne's pub on Ballymahon Street, Longford, on 29 July 2021. He pleaded guilty to a section 3 assault and to damaging the door. A compensation order was made in May 2023, when he was €50 short, and he later paid the full amount. In October 2024 at Longford District Court, Judge Bernadette Owens gave Dunne the benefit of the Probation Act after noting that the compensation had been paid in full.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced13 Oct
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Key facts

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What happened
Joseph Dunne caused €500 worth of damage to the front door of Andy Byrne's pub.
Where
The pub is on Ballymahon Street, Longford.
When
  • The damage occurred on 29 July 2021.
  • Reports of the sentence are dated 13 and 14 October 2024.
Other details
  • The suspect is Joseph Dunne, a 53-year-old man living in Longford.
  • The court heard that Dunne has five previous convictions.
  • Dunne's solicitor said his client is doing quite well now and has settled down.
Charges
Dunne pleaded guilty to a section 3 assault and to damaging the pub door.
In court
  • A compensation order was made in May 2023, when Dunne was €50 short, and his solicitor said he has since paid the full amount.
  • Longford District Court heard that the defendant had paid the compensation in full.
Investigation
A garda said Dunne had not come to Garda attention since the incident.
Sentence
Judge Bernadette Owens gave Dunne the benefit of the Probation Act after noting the compensation had been paid.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJoseph Dunne caused €500 worth of damage to the front door of a pub. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereJoseph Dunne lives at 10 Padraic Colum Heights, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe damage occurred on 29 July 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda said Dunne had not come to Garda attention since the incident. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeDunne had pleaded guilty to a section 3 assault. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtLongford District Court heard that compensation had been paid in full by the defendant. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtDunne's solicitor said the client had been €50 short when the compensation order was made in May 2023 but had now paid the full amount. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Owens gave Dunne the benefit of the Probation Act after noting the compensation had been paid. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe court heard that Dunne had five previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherDunne's solicitor said his client is doing quite well now and has settled down. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Oct2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man who pleaded guilty to damaging pub door given benefit of Probation Act

    Court outcome: Judge Bernadette Owens gave Joseph Dunne the benefit of the Probation Act after the compensation order was paid in full. No existing case in the list matches this incident.

    convicted, Joseph Dunne, 53, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Dunne