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Case No. 15960Threatening or abusive behaviour · Co. Laois · 2 Dec 2023

Man given probation over threatening behaviour in Portlaoise parking dispute

Brian Kirby, a 48-year-old man of Hawthorn Way, Esker Hills, Portlaoise, was accused of threatening or abusive behaviour during a parking space dispute at Hawthorn Way in Portlaoise, County Laois, on December 2, 2023. The injured party, a woman, alleged he verbally threatened her, which he denied. In September 2024 he appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where his solicitor said he was pleading guilty. Judge Nicola Andrews applied the Probation Act, which is the latest development in the case.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced25 Sep
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Key facts

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Where
The incident happened at Hawthorn Way in Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The offence is alleged to have happened on December 2, 2023.
What happened
Brian Kirby, aged 48, was accused of threatening or abusive behaviour.
Cause
The injured party had parked in a space designated to the defendant's house.
Other details
  • According to Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby, the defendant moved his van and parked across the road.
  • The injured party alleged the man verbally threatened her, which he denied.
  • The defendant had one previous conviction, dating back to 2017.
  • The defendant was apologetic over the incident.
Charges
Brian Kirby was charged with engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour at Hawthorn Way.
In court
Brian Kirby appeared before Portlaoise District Court, and his solicitor said he was pleading guilty.
Sentence
Judge Nicola Andrews applied the Probation Act.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe dispute happened at Hawthorn Way in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence is alleged to have happened on December 2, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeThe injured party had parked in a space designated to the defendant's house. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeBrian Kirby was accused of threatening or abusive behaviour. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe defendant's solicitor said he was pleading guilty. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Nicola Andrews applied the Probation Act. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe injured party alleged the man verbally threatened her, which he denied. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had one previous conviction, dating back to 2017. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was apologetic over the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Sep2024
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man in court over parking space row in Laois

    First report of this case. It gives the defendant's name, the court outcome (Probation Act applied after a guilty plea), the cause of the dispute and the defence account.

    accused, Brian Kirby, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Kirby