Case No. 21870Public order offence (intoxication in a public place) · Co. Tipperary · 4 Mar 2023

Man fined for public order offence in Thurles

On 4 March 2023, Killian O'Connell, a 28-year-old man from Thurles, was observed highly intoxicated at Stradavoher, Thurles, where he was swerving into the road and had slurred speech. A garda deemed him a danger to himself, arrested him, and took him to Thurles Garda Station, where he was charged with being intoxicated in a public place. At Thurles District Court, Judge Elizabeth MacGrath fined him €200.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Mar
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Key facts

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What happened
A man was observed highly intoxicated, swerving into the road with slurred speech.
Where
The incident took place at Stradavoher, Thurles, County Tipperary.
When
The incident occurred on 4 March 2023.
Investigation
He was arrested by a garda and taken to Thurles Garda Station, where he was charged.
Charges
He was charged with being intoxicated in a public place.
Other details
The arresting garda deemed the man a danger to himself.
In court
The case was heard at Thurles District Court before Judge Elizabeth MacGrath.
Sentence
He was fined €200.
4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place at Stradavoher, Thurles. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 4 March 2023. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • investigationHe was arrested and taken to Thurles Garda Station, where he was charged. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherThe garda deemed the man a danger to himself. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Mar2023
    Man deemed a danger to himself fined by Thurles District Court

    Reports the sentencing: €200 fine imposed by Judge Elizabeth MacGrath at Thurles District Court.

    accused, Killian O'Connell, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Killian O'Connell