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Case No. 19807Permitting consumption of intoxicating liquor outside permitted hours · Co. Offaly · 14 Jan 2023

Man fined €750 over late drinking at Birr pub

Michael Dickson (50), of Seffin, Birr, pleaded guilty at Tullamore District Court to permitting the consumption of intoxicating liquor outside permitted hours. The offence took place at Enrights Bar and Lounge, Emmet Square, Birr, County Offaly, on January 14, 2023, when gardaí on patrol found nine people drinking at 2.45am. Judge Andrew Cody imposed a €750 fine, as reported on September 16, 2023, and this is the latest development in the case.

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

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What happened
Michael Dickson (50), of Seffin, Birr, pleaded guilty to permitting the consumption of intoxicating liquor outside permitted hours.
Where
The offence took place at Enrights Bar and Lounge, Emmet Square, Birr, County Offaly.
When
  • The offence took place on January 14, 2023.
  • People were still drinking at 2.45am, and the sources differ on closing time: one gives 12.30am, while another gives 12.30pm with 30 minutes of drinking-up time.
Investigation
  • Gardaí on patrol heard voices and loud music and were admitted inside the pub by an employee after knocking.
  • Nine people were seen seated and consuming alcohol inside the pub.
  • Sergeant Richard Thornton gave evidence to the court on behalf of gardaí.
In court
The case was heard at Tullamore District Court.
Charges
Mr Dickson pleaded guilty to permitting the consumption of intoxicating liquor.
Sentence
Judge Andrew Cody imposed a €750 fine.
Other details
  • Mr Dickson had no previous convictions.
  • A family function was taking place in the pub, with relatives home from Canada.
  • The reported sentence was published on September 16, 2023.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offence took place at Enrights Bar and Lounge, Emmet Square, Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on January 14, as stated in the article. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenPeople were still drinking at 2.45am, when closing time was 12.30am. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationGardaí on patrol heard voices and loud music and were admitted inside the pub. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • investigationNine people were seen seated and consuming alcohol inside the pub. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeMichael Dickson pleaded guilty to permitting the consumption of intoxicating liquor. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Andrew Cody imposed a €750 fine. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherMr Dickson had no previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherA family function was taking place in the pub, with relatives home from Canada. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Sep2023
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Court hears gardai heard loud music inside Offaly pub at 2.45am

    Reports the guilty plea, the 2.45am gardaí observation of nine people drinking, and the €750 fine imposed at Tullamore District Court.

    convicted, Michael Dickson, 50, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Dickson