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Case No. 17304Public order offences (abusive behaviour, intoxication) · Co. Offaly · 30 Apr 2024

Man charged with abusive behaviour and intoxication at Tullamore Garda Station appears in court

A 49-year-old man, Caoimheann O Faolain of Tullamore, was charged with abusive behaviour and being highly intoxicated over alleged conduct at the Garda Station on Patrick Street, Tullamore, on 30 April 2024. The case was reported on 10 May 2024, when he appeared at Tullamore District Court. Asked by Judge Nicola Andrews whether he was working, he asked what business it was of hers. The judge remanded him on continuing bail to 19 June.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was charged with abusive behaviour and being highly intoxicated.
Where
The alleged offences took place at the Garda Station on Patrick Street, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
The alleged offences took place on 30 April 2024.
Other details
  • The suspect is Caoimheann O Faolain, a 49-year-old man of Tullamore.
  • He asked the judge what business it was of hers.
Charges
He was charged with abusive behaviour and being highly intoxicated.
In court
  • He appeared at Tullamore District Court before Judge Nicola Andrews, as reported on 10 May 2024.
  • Judge Andrews asked him whether he was working.
Sentence
Judge Andrews remanded him on continuing bail to 19 June.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences were allegedly committed at the Garda Station on Patrick Street, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences were allegedly committed on April 30, 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man appeared on charges of abusive behaviour and being highly intoxicated. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before the judge at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews asked the man if he was working. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrews remanded the man on continuing bail to June 19. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man asked the judge what business it was of hers. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 May2024
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    'What business is it of yours?' - Man bites back at Offaly judge's question in court

    First report of this case. Adds the court appearance at Tullamore District Court, the remand on continuing bail to June 19, and the exchange with Judge Nicola Andrews.

    accused, Caoimheann O Faolain, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)Caoimheann O Faolain