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Case No. 18580Intoxication in a public place · Co. Laois · 23 Dec 2023

Man fined €150 for being drunk in Portlaoise

On 23 December 2023 at around 7pm, a man was arrested for being drunk at Boughlone Way, Bellingham, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, and gardaí said he was taken into custody for his own safety. Miles Connors, a 51-year-old man of Churchfield Heights, Castletown, was later brought before Portlaoise District Court, where he admitted being intoxicated in a public place. Reported on 21 January 2024, Judge Nicola Andrews fined him €150 and gave him six months to pay.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced17 Jan
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Key facts

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What happened
Miles Connors, aged 51, of Churchfield Heights, Castletown, admitted being intoxicated in a public place.
Where
The intoxication took place at Boughlone Way, Bellingham, Portlaoise.
When
  • The incident happened on 23 December 2023 at around 7pm.
  • The court outcome is dated 17 January 2024 on the tracker and 21 January 2024 in the article byline.
Cause
The man was arrested because he was drunk, and gardaí said it was for his own safety.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the man was fine once he sobered up.
In court
The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court before Judge Nicola Andrews.
Sentence
The judge fined the man €150 and gave him six months to pay.
Other details
  • The man had 26 previous convictions, mainly for public order offences.
  • The man told the court he had suffered a number of bereavements before the incident.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe intoxication took place at Boughlone Way, Bellingham, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 23 December 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at around 7pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe man was arrested because he was drunk. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge fined the man €150 and gave him six months to pay. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had 26 previous convictions, mainly for public order offences. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant said he had suffered a number of bereavements before the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jan2024
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Drunk man arrested in Portlaoise for his own safety

    Reports the court outcome: Connors admitted intoxication, was fined €150 with six months to pay, and had 26 previous convictions, mainly for public order offences.

    convicted, Miles Connors, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Miles Connors