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Case No. 21417Public order offence · Co. Clare · 16 May 2022

Man fined for public order offences after abusing gardaí at Kilrush home

Aladar Surmaj (55), a man, was involved in an incident outside his home on Moore Street, Kilrush, County Clare, at about 2.50am on 16 May 2022, after drinking at his five-year-old child's birthday party. Gardaí said he used abusive and threatening language towards them. Surmaj pleaded guilty to two public order offences at Kilrush District Court. On 21 April 2023, the Clare Echo reported that the judge imposed combined fines of €200 in total.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced21 Apr
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Key facts

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What happened
Aladar Surmaj, a 55-year-old man, was abusive towards gardaí and used abusive and threatening language.
Where
The incident happened outside Surmaj's home on Moore Street, Kilrush, County Clare.
When
Gardaí were called to Surmaj's home at 2.50am on 16 May 2022.
Cause
Surmaj had been drinking at his five-year-old child's birthday party.
Other details
  • Gardaí said Surmaj was visibly intoxicated and a danger to himself and others.
  • Gardaí described Surmaj as shirtless, shoeless and dishevelled.
  • Surmaj's solicitor said his client apologised for what occurred.
Charges
Surmaj pleaded guilty to two public order offences.
In court
  • The details were outlined at Kilrush District Court.
  • Surmaj required an interpreter for his hearing.
Sentence
The judge imposed combined fines totalling €200.
Investigation
The case was reported in the Clare Echo on 21 April 2023.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSurmaj was abusive towards gardaí, using abusive and threatening language. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened outside Surmaj's home on Moore Street, Kilrush. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenGardaí were called to Surmaj's home at 2.50am on 16 May. (clareecho.ie)
  • causeSurmaj had been drinking at his five-year-old child's birthday party. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe details were outlined at Kilrush District Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtSurmaj required a Slovakian interpreter for his hearing. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentenceSurmaj pleaded guilty to two public order offences. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed combined fines of €200. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherGardaí said Surmaj was visibly intoxicated and a danger to himself and others. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherGardaí described Surmaj as shirtless, shoeless and dishevelled. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherSurmaj's solicitor said his client apologised for what occurred. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Apr2023
    Sentencedclareecho.ie, first report
    Drunken father told Gardai “f**k you” at 5 year old child’s birthday party - Clare Echo

    Court report on sentencing. The incident was on 16 May, described in the article as 'May 16th last'; the year 2022 is inferred from the article date of April 2023.

    convicted, Aladar Surmaj, 55, male, namedAladar Surmaj