Ireland Case No. 11650Public intoxication and threatening or abusive behaviour · Co. Longford · 30 Sep 2025
Man fined €250 for intoxication and aggression towards gardaí at Longford Train Station
Michael Johnston, 47, was convicted at Longford District Court of being intoxicated in a public place and threatening or abusive behaviour at Longford Train Station on 30 September 2025. He was fined €250 with ten months to pay.
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- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
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- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced31 Dec
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHe was charged with being intoxicated in a public place and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe man was confronted by gardaí at Longford Train Station. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe offence took place on 30 September. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeHe was highly intoxicated and had also consumed pills. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationHe was arrested on the day by Garda Shaun Harrison of Longford Garda Station. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtHe appeared before a recent sitting of Longford District Court. (longfordleader.ie)
- sentenceHe was convicted and fined €250 with ten months to pay. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHe had 19 previous convictions, which the sergeant said seemed to be related to intoxication. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHis barrister said he had recently divorced his wife. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherHe had been homeless until five weeks before the court date. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 31 Dec2025€250 fine for man who became aggressive to Gardaí at Longford Train Station
Court report of the sentencing. Adds the defendant's age, the arrest by a named garda, the mitigation offered by his barrister, and his 19 previous convictions.
convicted, Michael Johnston, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Johnston