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Case No. 9082Public order offence · Co. Longford · 17 May 2026

Longford woman avoids conviction for public order breaches

Zoe Shirren (30), a woman of Ardnacassa Avenue, Longford, was arrested at 12.45am on 17 May 2026 on Main Street, Longford, for two public order breaches. A garda said she was highly intoxicated and unsteady on her feet when observed on mobile patrol. At Longford District Court, reported on 14 June 2026, she pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in a public place and to provoking a breach of the peace. The judge directed her to pay €300 to Meals on Wheels, and the matter would be struck out if she did so, with no conviction recorded.

  1. Reported
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Zoe Shirren, a 30-year-old woman of Ardnacassa Avenue, Longford, was arrested for two public order breaches.
Where
The offences took place on Main Street, Longford.
When
The offences occurred on 17 May 2026, and she was arrested at 12.45am.
Cause
Her solicitor said she had been socialising in a local pub and became intoxicated.
Investigation
A garda said that while on mobile patrol she observed Ms Shirren to be highly intoxicated and unsteady on her feet.
Other details
  • A garda said she was highly abusive and highly aggressive towards members of the public and gardaí.
  • She had no previous convictions.
Charges
  • She pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in a public place.
  • She pleaded guilty to provoking a breach of the peace.
In court
The case was heard at Longford District Court, where the judge said he was willing to give her one chance.
Sentence
  • The judge directed her to pay €300 to Meals on Wheels, and the matter would be struck out if this was done.
  • No conviction was recorded against her.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences took place on Main Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offences occurred on 17 May 2026. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeHer solicitor said she was socialising in a local pub and became intoxicated. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda said she was observed on mobile patrol to be highly intoxicated and unsteady on her feet. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationShe was arrested at 12.45am for two public order breaches. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeShe pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in a public place. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeShe pleaded guilty to provoking a breach of the peace. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said he was willing to give her one chance. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge directed her to pay €300 to Meals on Wheels, and the matter would be struck out if this was done. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherA garda said she was highly abusive and highly aggressive towards members of the public and gardaí. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherShe had no previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Jun2026
    Otherlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Court hears woman up for being drunk in Longford worked at 'Drunken Fish' restaurant

    Reports the guilty plea at Longford District Court, the arrest details, the judge's direction to pay €300 to Meals on Wheels, and the striking out of the matter. No conviction was recorded.

    accused, Zoe Shirren, 30, female, named, irish (judged from name)Zoe Shirren