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Case No. 15319Public order offence · Co. Donegal · 13 Jul 2024

Man fined for shouting at preacher in Letterkenny

On 13 July 2024, gardaí found Arthur Gent, a 64-year-old man of Oldtown, Letterkenny, shouting at a preacher at Market Square, Letterkenny. He was charged with threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace, and with failing to comply with a garda direction to leave the area. In early December 2024, at Letterkenny District Court, he was convicted and fined €250, with six months allowed to pay. The most recent development is that conviction and fine.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced3 Dec
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Key facts

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What happened
Gardaí found a man shouting at a preacher in the middle of Letterkenny.
Where
The incident took place at Market Square, Letterkenny.
When
The incident took place on 13 July 2024.
Other details
  • The accused is Arthur Gent, a 64-year-old man of Oldtown, Letterkenny.
  • His solicitor said the incident was an argument rather than a public order matter.
  • He had two previous convictions for road traffic offences.
Investigation
Gardaí said Gent was shouting loudly and was given numerous chances to leave the area.
Charges
  • He was charged with threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace.
  • He was charged with failing to comply with a garda direction to leave the area.
In court
He was convicted at Letterkenny District Court in early December 2024.
Sentence
He was fined €250 and allowed six months to pay.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was found by gardaí shouting at a preacher in the middle of Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Market Square, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 13 July 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was also charged with failing to comply with a garda direction to leave the area. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtArthur Gent was convicted and fined €250 at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge convicted him, fined him €250 and allowed six months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGardaí said Gent was shouting loudly, saying 'what the fuck are you talking about?' (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGardaí said Gent was given numerous chances to leave the area. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said the incident was an argument rather than a public order matter. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHe had two previous convictions for road traffic offences. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Dec2024
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Man fined in court for shouting at preacher in Letterkenny

    Court outcome: conviction and €250 fine for public order and failure-to-leave charges. Describes the July 2024 incident in which he shouted at a preacher.

    convicted, Arthur Gent, 64, male, named, irish (judged from name)Arthur Gent