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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 21022Failing to comply with garda direction · Co. Louth

Man fined for failing to comply with garda direction at Dundalk District Court

Padraig Martin, a 45-year-old man with an address at Pinewood Grove, Bay Estate, Co Louth, was the subject of a case at Dundalk District Court over failing to comply with a garda direction. The incident was reported as January 14th last, when he was allegedly abusive to staff in a convenience store after being told he was barred and did not leave Daybreak, Hazelwood Avenue, despite three warnings. His solicitor told the court that he had entered the shop only because his dog had slipped its lead and gone inside while he was walking it. Judge Eirinn McKiernan imposed a €105 fine for failing to comply with the direction of a garda, as reported on 19 May 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced19 May
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Key facts

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Other details
  • The named man is Padraig Martin, 45, with an address at Pinewood Grove, Bay Estate.
  • The man was also reported to have become confrontational with gardaí on January 14th.
What happened
  • The man allegedly became abusive to staff in a convenience store after being told he was barred.
  • His solicitor said he had entered the shop because his dog had slipped its lead and gone inside while he was walking it.
Where
He allegedly did not leave Daybreak, Hazelwood Avenue, Bay Estate, despite three warnings.
When
The incident was reported as taking place on January 14th last.
Charges
The offence was failing to comply with the direction of a garda.
In court
His solicitor told Dundalk District Court about the incident, as reported on 19 May 2023.
Sentence
Judge Eirinn McKiernan imposed a €105 fine for failing to comply with the direction of a garda.
6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man allegedly became abusive to staff in a convenience store after being told he was barred. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whatHe had entered the shop because his dog had slipped its lead and gone inside while he was walking it. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereHe did not leave the premises at Daybreak, Hazelwood Avenue, Bay Estate, despite three warnings. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenHe became confrontational with gardaí on January 14th. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor told Dundalk District Court about the incident. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a €105 fine for failing to comply with the direction of a garda. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 19 May2023
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Man allegedly abusive to shop staff, Dundalk court heard

    Court report of the case: the fine of €105, the solicitor's account that his dog had slipped its lead into the shop, the address and the reported dates of the incident.

    convicted, Padraig Martin, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Padraig Martin