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Case No. 20127Public order offence (threats) · Co. Louth · 24 Feb 2021

Man fined over threats at Dundalk shop

Conor Brady, a man whose age is not given in the sources, swung a crutch at the counter of Dealz on Earl Street in Dundalk, County Louth, on 24 February 2021. During the public order incident he threatened to petrol bomb a staff member's home, put a brick through his car and "get him after work". He was later fined €105 at Dundalk District Court, as reported on 1 August 2023. The judge, Eirinn McKiernan, said she dealt with the matter by way of a fine because of his condition and difficulties.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced1 Aug
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Conor Brady is the man named in the case, and the offence was a public order offence involving threats.
  • The man threatened to petrol bomb a member of staff's home, put a brick through the staff member's car and get him after work.
Where
The incident took place at Dealz on Earl Street in Dundalk, County Louth.
When
The incident took place on 24 February 2021.
Weapon
The man swung a crutch at the counter of the Earl Street premises.
In court
The case was heard at Dundalk District Court, with the outcome reported on 1 August 2023.
Other details
  • The defendant had 56 previous convictions.
  • Judge Eirinn McKiernan said the behaviour was completely unacceptable.
Cause
The judge said she dealt with the matter by way of a fine purely on the basis of the man's condition and difficulties, which the judge linked to his attendance at the Turas counselling service.
Sentence
The man was fined €105.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place at Dealz on Earl Street in Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 24 February 2021. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • weaponThe man swung a crutch at the counter of the Earl Street premises. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dundalk District Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe man was fined €105. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe man threatened to petrol bomb a member of staff's home. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe man threatened to put a brick through a member of staff's car and to get him after work. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had 56 previous convictions. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe judge described the behaviour as completely unacceptable. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe judge said she dealt with the matter by way of a fine purely on the basis of the man's condition and difficulties. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Aug2023
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Dundalk court: Man threated to petrol bomb a house

    Reports the court outcome: Brady was fined €105 for threats made during a public order incident at Dealz, Earl Street, Dundalk, on 24 February 2021, and that he had 56 previous convictions.

    convicted, Conor Brady, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Brady