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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11798Public order offence (drunk and disorderly, public order breach) · Co. Longford · 4 Nov 2025

Longford men plead guilty to public order offences on Main Street

Cosmin Pavalean and Stephen Murtagh pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to public order offences and being drunk and disorderly on Main Street, Longford, on 4 November 2025. Judge Bernadette Owens remanded them on continuing bail and adjourned the case to 10 February 2026 for Garda directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted12 Dec
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCosmin Pavalean pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to the offences. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatStephen Murtagh pleaded guilty to a public order breach and being drunk and disorderly in a public place. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe defendant was standing on the road and shouting abusive language at a group of people. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place on Main Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 4 November 2025. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe defendant was observed at about 8.10pm. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge remanded the defendant on continuing bail. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 10 February 2026 for Garda directions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí said the defendant was looking for a fight. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe male's speech was slurred and there was a strong smell of alcohol from his breath. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe court presenter said the defendant was a danger to himself and others. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Dec2025
    Convictedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford town man who admits public order breach told the Gardaí to 'f**k off'

    Court report of guilty pleas by two men for the Main Street incident on 4 November 2025, with the case adjourned to 10 February 2026 for Garda directions. Describes the Garda court presenter's account of the incident, including the defendant's conduct and alleged intoxication.

    convicted, Cosmin Pavalean, male, namedCosmin Pavaleanconvicted, Stephen Murtagh, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Murtagh