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Case No. 19146Threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour · Co. Tipperary · 1 Jul 2023

Man fined for threatening and abusive behaviour towards gardaí in Roscrea

On 1 July 2023, gardaí were called at 6.30am to Chapel Lane, Roscrea, County Tipperary, where they found Joseph McInerney, of no fixed abode, noisy and intoxicated. He pleaded to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour after shouting at gardaí and becoming increasingly aggressive when they tried to get his details. His solicitor, David Peters, said he had been at his cousin's wedding, where the celebrations continued, and had drunk too much. At Nenagh District Court, Judge Elizabeth MacGrath fined him €200 and fixed recognizance in his own bond at €250, and Tipperary Live reported the outcome in November 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced17 Nov
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Joseph McInerney pleaded to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour towards gardaí.
  • Gardaí were called to the area at 6.30am and found him noisy and intoxicated.
  • He shouted at gardaí and became increasingly aggressive when they tried to get his details.
Where
The behaviour took place at Chapel Lane, Roscrea, County Tipperary.
When
The offence took place on 1 July 2023.
Cause
  • His solicitor, David Peters, said he had been at his cousin's wedding and the celebrations had continued.
  • His solicitor said he had drunk too much.
In court
The case was heard at Nenagh District Court before Judge Elizabeth MacGrath.
Sentence
He was fined €200 and fixed recognizance in his own bond of €250.
Other details
The report gives his address as No Fixed Abode.
Investigation
The outcome was reported by Tipperary Live, dated 17 November 2023 in the article metadata and 18 November 2023 in the article text.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJoseph McInerney pleaded to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatGardaí were called to the area at 6.30am and found him noisy and intoxicated. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whatHe shouted at gardaí and became increasingly aggressive towards them when they tried to get his details. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe behaviour took place at Chapel Lane, Roscrea. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe offence took place on 1 July 2023. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • causeHis solicitor said he had been at his cousin's wedding and the celebrations had continued. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Nenagh District Court before Judge Elizabeth MacGrath. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €200 and fixed recognizance in his own bond of €250. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he had drunk too much. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Nov2023
    Sentencedtipperarylive.ie, first report
    Tipperary man who had 'too much to drink' at cousin's wedding fined for abusing gardaí

    Reports the court outcome: a €200 fine and recognizance of €250. Gives the offence date, the place, and the account of the gardaí call and the defence explanation.

    convicted, Joseph McInerney, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph McInerney