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Case No. 15162Threatening or abusive behaviour while intoxicated · Co. Laois · 24 Nov 2024

Man fined €300 after squaring up to garda in Stradbally

Shortly after midnight on 24 November 2024, in Stradbally, County Laois, gardaí responding to a verbal disagreement between a couple were confronted by Nicholas Carville, a 49-year-old man, who squared up to Garda Foley with clenched fists and shouted at him. Carville was charged with being intoxicated and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at his address. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where Judge Susan Fay fined him €300. The fine was reported on 18 December 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced17 Dec
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Nicholas Carville, a 49-year-old man of Oak Vale Meadows, Stradbally, squared up to a garda with clenched fists and shouted at him.
Where
The incident took place in Stradbally, County Laois.
When
The incident occurred shortly after midnight on 24 November 2024.
Cause
Gardaí were responding to a verbal disagreement between a couple when the incident happened.
Charges
Carville was charged with being intoxicated and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at his address.
In court
  • Carville appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where he admitted squaring up to a garda.
  • Judge Susan Fay granted legal aid to Carville's solicitor.
Sentence
Judge Susan Fay fined Carville €300.
Other details
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said Carville had many historic previous convictions but was now normally well behaved.
  • The solicitor said Carville receives disability payments and had extra money from a trial with a trucking company, which he spent on alcohol.
  • Carville acknowledged that his behaviour was totally inappropriate and apologised.
  • The case was reported by the Leinster Express on 18 December 2024.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man squared up to a garda with clenched fists and started shouting at him. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in Stradbally. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred shortly after midnight on November 24, 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeGardaí responded to a verbal disagreement between a couple. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeCarville was accused of being intoxicated and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at his address. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtCarville appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay granted legal aid to the solicitor for Carville. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Susan Fay fined Carville €300. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe garda sergeant said Carville had many historic previous convictions but was now normally well behaved. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said Carville was in receipt of disability and had extra money from a trial with a trucking company, which he spent on alcohol. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherCarville acknowledged that his behaviour was totally inappropriate and apologised. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Dec2024
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man "squared up" to responding garda in Laois

    Court report on the sentencing of Nicholas Carville, who was fined €300 at Portlaoise District Court. No existing case matches this incident.

    convicted, Nicholas Carville, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)Nicholas Carville