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Case No. 22540Public order (intoxication in a public place; threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour) · Co. Kilkenny · 8 Feb 2022

Man from Donegal given suspended prison sentence for abusing Kilkenny gardaí

Joe McLoughin of Buncrana, Donegal, was convicted at Kilkenny District Court of using threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour after being highly intoxicated and verbally abusive to gardaí at a pub on John's Bridge, Kilkenny, on 8 February 2022. Judge Geraldine Carthy imposed a two-month prison term suspended for 12 months.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced2 Feb
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Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe was highly intoxicated and verbally abusive to gardaí when they approached him. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at a pub on John's Bridge, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 8 February 2022. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with being intoxicated in public and with using threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy convicted him of using threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe charge of being intoxicated in public was taken into consideration rather than separately convicted. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceA prison term of two months was imposed, suspended for 12 months. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • sentenceHe was directed to engage with the Probation Services and attend any therapeutic appointments offered. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHe had 28 previous convictions. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHe had an ongoing difficulty with alcohol but was alcohol free for significant periods. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherHe apologised to the gardaí when he woke up in the garda station. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherPrevious community service orders had not had the desired effect. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Feb2023
    Sentencedkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Man avoids jail for verbally abusing Kilkenny gardaí

    Reports the sentencing of Joe McLoughin at Kilkenny District Court, including his 28 previous convictions, his alcohol difficulties, and the suspended prison term imposed by Judge Geraldine Carthy.

    suspect, Joe McLoughin, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joe McLoughin