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Case No. 26277Public order (intoxication in public; abusive behaviour) · Co. Laois · 30 Apr 2022

Man fined for public order offences in Portlaoise

Patrick Dunne, 49, of Capparogan, Clonaslee, was highly intoxicated on Main Street in Portlaoise on 30 April 2022 and became abusive, telling gardai to "f**k off". He admitted the offences at Portlaoise District Court. His solicitor said he simply had too much to drink and that he was apologetic. Judge Patricia Cronin fined him €100 for intoxication in public and €150 for being abusive. The man has no previous convictions for public order.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Jun
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Patrick Dunne, 49, of Capparogan, Clonaslee, was highly intoxicated on Main Street in Portlaoise and became abusive, telling gardai to "f**k off".
Where
The offences occurred on Main Street in Portlaoise.
When
The offences occurred on 30 April 2022.
Cause
His solicitor said he simply had too much to drink.
Charges
He admitted offences of intoxication in public and abusive behaviour.
In court
The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court.
Sentence
Judge Patricia Cronin fined him €100 for intoxication in public and €150 for being abusive.
Other details
  • The man has no previous convictions for public order.
  • The defendant is apologetic in relation to the incident.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPatrick Dunne, 49, of Capparogan, Clonaslee, admitted the offences (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe defendant was highly intoxicated on Main Street (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offences occurred on Main Street in Portlaoise (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences occurred on 30 April 2022 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe solicitor said his client simply had too much to drink (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Patricia Cronin fined him €100 for being intoxicated in public (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Patricia Cronin fined him €150 for being abusive (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man has no previous convictions for public order (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is apologetic in relation to the incident (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jun2022
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Drunk man told gardai to 'f**k off'

    Patrick Dunne admitted the offences and was fined €100 for intoxication in public and €150 for being abusive. His solicitor Philip Meagher described him as of 'below average intelligence' who 'simply had too much to drink'.

    convicted, Patrick Dunne, 49, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Dunne