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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15035Public order offence · Co. Offaly

Man arrested after verbal abuse of pub staff and gardaí in Birr on Stephen's Night

On Stephen's Night, a man became aggressive towards security staff at a licensed premises on Townsend Street in Birr, County Offaly, at about 10.15pm. Gardaí were called to the scene, where he refused to leave and was verbally abusive towards them. He was arrested under Section 8 of the Public Order Act, as reported on 6 January 2025. No charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrested3 Jan
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • A man was arrested for being verbally abusive to staff at a pub and to gardaí.
  • The man became aggressive towards security staff at the premises.
  • The man refused to leave when gardaí attended and was verbally abusive towards them.
Where
The incident took place at a licensed premises on Townsend Street in Birr, County Offaly.
When
  • The incident took place on Stephen's Night, and the article gives no calendar date.
  • The man became aggressive at about 10.15pm.
Investigation
Gardaí were called to the scene.
Charges
The man was arrested under Section 8 of the Public Order Act.
Other details
  • The article was published on 6 January 2025, although the source metadata gives 3 January 2025.
  • The man's name, age and nationality are not given.
  • No charge, court appearance or sentence has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was arrested for being verbally abusive to staff at a pub and to gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man was aggressive towards security staff at the premises. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man refused to leave and was verbally abusive towards gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at a licensed premises on Townsend Street in Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on Stephen's Night. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe man became aggressive at 10.15pm. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were called to the scene. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man was arrested under Section 8 of the Public Order Act. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Jan2025
    Arrestedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man arrested after being verbally abusive to staff in pub and gardaí on Stephen's Night in Offaly

    Reports an arrest on Stephen's Night at about 10.15pm; the article gives no calendar date for the incident.

    suspect, male