Ireland Man fined €500 for criminal damage to jeep in Monasterevin, Kildare
John Oakley (43) of Athy, Co Kildare, was convicted of causing criminal damage to a jeep at Fitzpatrick's Filling Station, Dublin Road, Monasterevin, on June 16, 2023. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the conviction came in November 2024. The case then came before Portlaoise District Court for a probation report, which was not ready because probation services had not yet met him. On February 26, 2026, Judge Stephanie Coggans fined him €500 with three months to pay and fixed recognisance in case of appeal. His solicitor said he will not accept the verdict.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced26 Feb
2 reports
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- John Oakley (43) of Athy, Co Kildare, was convicted of causing criminal damage to a jeep.
- Cause
- He hit the driver's side window of the jeep, which smashed.
- Where
- The damage happened at Fitzpatrick's Filling Station, Dublin Road, Monasterevin, Co Kildare.
- When
- The incident happened on June 16, 2023, when the injured party was sitting in the jeep at 5.20pm.
- Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said he was convicted of criminal damage in November 2024.
- In court
- The case came before Portlaoise District Court for a probation report, which was not ready because probation services had not met him due to resource issues.
- Judge Stephanie Coggans said she was not impressed that he was convicted but is not taking responsibility.
- His solicitor said he will not accept the verdict.
- Sentence
- The judge fined him €500 and gave him three months to pay.
- The judge fixed recognisance in case of appeal.
- Other details
- The damage amounted to €250.
- His solicitor said he maintains there were two people responsible for the damage.
- He said he was owed €1,500 for work.
20 statements extracted from the articles
- whatJohn Oakley was convicted of causing criminal damage to a jeep. (kildarenow.com, leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatThe accused hit the driver's side window of the jeep, which smashed. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe damage happened at Fitzpatrick's Filling Station on Dublin Road, Monasterevin, Co Kildare. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe damage happened at Fitzpatrick's Filling Station in Monasterevin, Co Kildare. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on June 16, 2023. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe injured party was sitting in the jeep at 5.20pm. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe offence happened on June 16, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe defendant was convicted of criminal damage in November 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- causeThe accused hit the driver's side window of the jeep, causing it to smash. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the defendant was convicted of criminal damage in November 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe case was before Portlaoise District Court for a probation report. (kildarenow.com, leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe probation report was not ready because probation services had not met the defendant due to resource issues. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe judge said she was not impressed that the defendant was convicted but is not taking responsibility. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe defendant's solicitor said he will not accept the verdict. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge fixed recognisance in case of appeal. (kildarenow.com, leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge fined the man €500 and gave him three months to pay. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe damage amounted to €250. (kildarenow.com, leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant's solicitor said he maintained there were two people responsible for the damage. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defendant said he was owed €1,500 for work. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defendant's solicitor said he maintains there were two people responsible for the damage. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Feb2026Laois court hears man refuses to accept earlier verdict over damage to jeep
Court report on the sentence: fine of €500 with three months to pay, after the defendant refused to accept the verdict. A probation report was not ready.
convicted, John Oakley, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Oakley - 26 Feb2026Kildare man refused to pay for damage to vehicle - court hears
Reports the sentencing of John Oakley at Portlaoise District Court: a €500 fine with three months to pay, the court's fixing of recognisance in case of appeal, and his refusal to accept the verdict. It also gives the damage cost of €250 and his claim that another two people were to blame.
convicted, John Oakley, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Oakleyvictim