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Case No. 14215Public intoxication · Co. Westmeath · 20 Jun 2024

Man fined €200 for public drunkenness at Tullamore court

On 20 June 2024 at 8.45am, John Collins (31), from Castlemeadows, Trim, Co Meath, was intoxicated on the side of a road at New Forest, Tyrrellspass, Co Westmeath. Gardaí brought him to Athlone Garda Station, where a fixed charge penalty notice was issued and not paid. Collins, who was already serving an eight-month sentence for a different matter, appeared at Tullamore District Court by video link and entered a guilty plea to intoxication in a public place. Reports published on 16 March 2025 say Judge Andrew Cody imposed a €200 fine, and that Collins is expected to be released from prison in May.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Mar
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Key facts

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What happened
John Collins, aged 31, was intoxicated in a public place.
Where
The offence happened on the side of a road at New Forest, Tyrrellspass, Co Westmeath.
When
The offence took place at 8.45am on 20 June 2024.
Other details
  • John Collins is from Castlemeadows, Trim, Co Meath.
  • Gardaí said he was a danger to himself and others.
  • He is serving an eight-month sentence for a different matter and is expected to be released in May.
  • Gardaí said he had 104 previous convictions.
Investigation
He was brought to Athlone Garda Station, where a fixed charge penalty notice was issued and not paid.
Charges
He entered a guilty plea to intoxication in a public place.
In court
He appeared at Tullamore District Court by video link.
Sentence
Judge Andrew Cody imposed a fine of €200.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe intoxication happened in a public place at New Forest, Tyrrellspass. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on 20 June 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenHe was intoxicated on the side of the road at 8.45am. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationHe was brought to Athlone Garda Station and a fixed charge penalty notice was issued, which was not paid. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe entered a guilty plea to intoxication in a public place. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe appeared at Tullamore District Court by video link. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody imposed a fine of €200. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said he was a danger to himself and others. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe is serving an eight-month sentence for a different matter and will be out of prison in May. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said he had 104 previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Mar2025
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man in court in Tullamore fined for being drunk on roadside at 8.45am

    Reports the guilty plea and €200 fine at Tullamore District Court for public intoxication on 20 June 2024. The man was already serving a sentence for a different matter.

    convicted, John Collins, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Collins