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Case No. 16499Public intoxication · Co. Longford · 17 Mar 2023

Man fined €150 for public intoxication in Granard, Co Longford

On 17 March 2023, St Patrick's Day, Noel Small, a 57-year-old man of Granard, was found at 10:30pm on the street at Barracks Street, Granard, Co Longford, in a highly intoxicated condition. He was arrested and charged with public intoxication. Longford District Court recorded a conviction and imposed a €150 fine, as reported by the Longford Leader on 27 July 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced25 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
Noel Small, a 57-year-old man, was arrested and charged with public intoxication.
Where
The offence took place at Barracks Street, Granard, Co Longford.
When
  • The offence occurred on 17 March 2023, St Patrick's Day.
  • He was found at 10:30pm that evening on the street in North Longford town.
Investigation
Sergeant Mark Mahon said the defendant was found in a highly intoxicated condition.
Charges
Noel Small was charged with public intoxication.
In court
The case was heard at Longford District Court.
Sentence
The judge recorded a conviction and imposed a fine of €150.
Other details
  • His solicitor, John Quinn, said he was embarrassed, had apologised and appreciated the assistance of Gardaí.
  • The sentencing was reported by the Longford Leader on 27 July 2024.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offence took place at Barracks Street, Granard. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe defendant was found on the street in North Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence occurred on 17 March 2023, St Patrick's Day. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe defendant was found at 10:30pm on the evening of the offence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe defendant was found in a highly intoxicated condition. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeNoel Small was charged with public intoxication. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge registered a conviction and imposed a fine of €150. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the defendant was embarrassed, had apologised and appreciated Garda assistance. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Jul2024
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford District Court: Fine for public intoxication

    Court report of the sentencing: conviction recorded and €150 fine imposed. The solicitor said the defendant was embarrassed, had apologised and appreciated Garda assistance.

    convicted, Noel Small, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)Noel Small