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Case No. 29657Public order (intoxication; threatening, abusive, insulting words in a public place) · Co. Laois · 12 Jun 2021

Man given time to pay over public order offence in Portlaoise

James Murphy, 62, a full-time carer for his fiancée, was arrested after telling Sgt JJ Kirby to 'f**k off' while heavily intoxicated at Lyster Square, Portlaoise, on 12 June 2021. He was charged with intoxication and using threatening, abusive, insulting words in a public place. At his first court appearance in October 2021, the case was adjourned to 25 November. He was given time to bring a €200 contribution to the Garda Benevolent Fund.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
James Murphy, 62, was heavily intoxicated and told a garda to 'f**k off' at Lyster Square, Portlaoise.
Where
The incident took place at Lyster Square, Portlaoise, County Laois.
When
The incident occurred on 12 June 2021.
Charges
He was charged with intoxication and using threatening, abusive, insulting words in a public place.
In court
At his first court appearance in October 2021, the case was adjourned to 25 November.
Sentence
He was given time to bring a €200 contribution to the Garda Benevolent Fund.
Other details
Murphy is a full-time carer for his fiancée and lives at 45 Marian Avenue, Portlaoise.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJames Murphy is 62 and lives at 45 Marian Avenue, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe is a full-time carer for his fiancée. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Lyster Square. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 12 June 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with intoxication and using threatening, abusive, insulting words in a public place. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 25 November. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe was given time to bring a €200 contribution to the Garda Benevolent Fund. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Oct2021
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Drunk carer told Laois garda to f-off

    First court appearance; case adjourned for a €200 contribution to the Garda Benevolent Fund.

    accused, James Murphy, 62, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Murphyvictim, JJ Kirby, male, irish (judged from name)JJ Kirby