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Case No. 25394Public order (threatening and abusive behaviour) · Co. Donegal · 31 Jul 2021

Man fined for threatening and abusive behaviour at Downings Beach

On 31 July 2021, Gardaí attended Downings Beach in Donegal at around 6am where a group of highly intoxicated males were causing a disturbance that woke families in nearby caravans. Sean Quinn, 22, with an address at Mullacreevie Park in Armagh, became abusive to Gardaí and resisted arrest before being taken to Milford Garda Station. A fixed charge penalty notice was issued but not paid. At Letterkenny District Court, Judge Éiteáin Cunningham convicted Quinn in absentia and fined him €150 with four months to pay.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 Sep
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A group of highly intoxicated males caused a disturbance at Downings Beach that woke families in nearby caravans.
  • Sean Quinn became abusive to Gardaí and, when directed to leave, did not comply.
  • Quinn resisted arrest before being taken to Milford Garda Station.
Where
The incident occurred at Downings Beach, Donegal.
When
Gardaí attended at around 6am on 31 July 2021.
Other details
  • Evidence of alcohol and empty bottles was found in the vicinity.
  • Quinn had an address at Mullacreevie Park in Armagh and no previous convictions.
  • A fixed charge penalty notice was issued but not paid.
In court
Judge Éiteáin Cunningham at Letterkenny District Court convicted Quinn in absentia.
Sentence
Quinn was fined €150 with four months to pay.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFamilies in nearby caravans were woken by the disturbance (donegallive.ie)
  • whatEvidence of alcohol and empty bottles was found in the vicinity (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe males were directed to leave but did not comply (donegallive.ie)
  • whatQuinn resisted arrest before being taken to Milford Garda Station (donegallive.ie)
  • whereSean Quinn had an address at Mullacreevie Park in Armagh (donegallive.ie)
  • whenGardaí attended Downings Beach at around 6am on 31 July 2021 (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Éiteáin Cunningham convicted Quinn and fined him €150 with four months to pay (donegallive.ie)
  • otherQuinn had no previous convictions (donegallive.ie)
  • otherA fixed charge penalty notice was issued but not paid (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Sep2022
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Man fined over early morning abuse of Gardaí at Downings Beach

    Court hearing at Letterkenny District Court where Quinn was convicted in absentia and fined €150 with four months to pay.

    victim, Adam Daly, male, irish (judged from name)Adam Dalyconvicted, Sean Quinn, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Quinn