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Case No. 12511Theft and public intoxication · Co. Laois · 19 Jul 2024

Man due for release sentenced to one month for theft and intoxication in Portarlington

Patrick O’Brien (29) was sentenced to one month at Portlaoise District Court for stealing a bottle of vodka and being intoxicated in People’s Park, Portarlington, in July 2024. The judge said a custodial sentence was required given his previous convictions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced3 Oct
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Key facts

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe was sitting on a bench in People’s Park drinking a bottle of vodka at around 8pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatGardaí said he had been highly intoxicated. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereHe was arrested in People’s Park in Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe arrest took place on July 19, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was accused of stealing a bottle of vodka from Main Street, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was accused of being intoxicated in a park and of stealing vodka. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said a custodial sentence was necessary given his previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge handed down a one-month sentence and granted legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe vodka was stolen from a local shop. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe vodka cost €28.50 and was not in resaleable condition. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had drunk three quarters of the bottle. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had 105 previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis release date was the day of the court appearance. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis defence solicitor said he has extreme issues with alcohol and asked the court not to impose a custodial sentence. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Oct2025
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man due for release from prison appears at Laois court

    Reports the sentencing of Patrick O’Brien at Portlaoise District Court for the July 2024 Portarlington incident. His sentence was extended by one month on the day he was due for release.

    convicted, Patrick O'Brien, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick O'Brien