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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15947Threatening or abusive behaviour; possession of a garden tool (grape); public order offence · Co. Longford

Longford man warned to stay out of court after threatening behaviour with garden tool

Kieran McNally (34), of Greagh, Drumlish, Co Longford, is a man who, according to the articles, used a four-pronged grape in a threatening manner on a public roadway near his family farm's entrance lane on May 16, 2024, after Gardaí were alerted at 3.40pm. He pleaded guilty at the local district court to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour and to possession of the grape, and a separate public order charge relates to 1.30am on March 12 at Mill Race Park, Drumlish. The case was reported on September 28, 2024, when the judge warned him that she may not invoke a substantial suspended sentence hanging over him if he avoids further court appearances. The latest development is that the judge adjourned the case until March 18 for review.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Kieran McNally (34), of Greagh, Drumlish, Co Longford, pleaded guilty at the local district court to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour and possession of a grape.
  • The articles describe the grape as four-pronged, while one key fact describes it as three-pronged.
Where
The incident happened on a public roadway near the entrance lane to the family farm.
When
  • The grape possession offence is dated May 16, 2024 in the article.
  • Gardaí were alerted to the incident at 3.40pm.
Cause
McNally was described as highly intoxicated and highly agitated.
Weapon
McNally held the grape and used it in a threatening manner while walking towards another man's home.
Other details
  • McNally broke the grape after striking it off the ground.
  • McNally has engaged weekly with CADS and is no longer drinking alcohol.
  • McNally has two previous convictions.
Investigation
Relatives restrained McNally until Gardaí arrived, and Garda Padriag McWeeney observed him being restrained.
Charges
McNally faces a separate public order charge for being intoxicated to such an extent that he was deemed a danger to himself or others at 1.30am on March 12 at Mill Race Park, Drumlish.
In court
The judge adjourned the case until March 18 for review.
Sentence
The judge said she may be persuaded not to invoke the substantial suspended sentence if McNally does not come before her in the interim.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatKieran McNally pleaded guilty to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour and possession of a four-pronged grape. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened on a public roadway near the entrance lane to the family farm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenGardaí were alerted to the incident at 3.40pm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe defendant was described as highly intoxicated and highly agitated. (longfordleader.ie)
  • weaponMcNally had a three-pronged grape in his hand, which he used in a threatening manner while walking towards another man's home. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeMcNally also faced a separate public order charge for being intoxicated to such an extent that he was deemed a danger to himself or others at 1.30am on March 12 at Mill Race Park, Drumlish. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case until March 18 for review. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said she may be persuaded not to invoke the suspended sentence if McNally does not come before her in the interim. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMcNally broke the gardening tool after striking it off the ground, and relatives restrained him until Gardaí arrived. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMcNally has engaged weekly with CADS and is no longer drinking alcohol. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherMcNally had two previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Sep2024
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Judge warns Longford man to stay out of court or face consequences

    Covers a court appearance for a 2024 incident in which McNally allegedly brandished a grape near a family farm entrance. It also reports a separate public order charge from 12 March at Mill Race Park, Drumlish. The existing case 13342 concerns different incidents (a May 2024 drink-driving stop and an October 2024 bar disturbance), so this is treated as a new case. The article does not give the date of the grape incident.

    convicted, Kieran McNally, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kieran McNally