Man remanded in custody over alleged public order offences in Thurles
On 11 June 2026, gardaí responded at about 9.50pm to reports of an intoxicated male at a retail premises in Liberty Square, Thurles, Co Tipperary. Peter Tobin, 66, of no fixed abode, was arrested under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994, taken to Thurles Garda Station and charged with public order offences. He appeared before Nenagh District Court, where the State opposed bail and his solicitor said he was not seeking it, and he was remanded in custody to Thurles District Court on 16 June and Cashel District Court on 19 June. The latest reported step is that remand to Cashel District Court on 19 June.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
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- In court17 Jun
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- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Peter Tobin, 66, of no fixed abode, is accused of swearing at gardaí while intoxicated.
- Where
- The incident took place at a retail premises in Liberty Square, Thurles, Co Tipperary.
- When
- The incident occurred on 11 June 2026.
- Cause
- Gardaí responded at about 9.50pm to reports of an intoxicated male and said they could smell alcohol on his breath.
- Investigation
- Tobin was arrested under Sections 4 and 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994, and taken to Thurles Garda Station.
- Charges
- Tobin was charged with public order offences.
- In court
- Tobin appeared before Nenagh District Court on the charges.
- The State opposed bail under O'Callaghan's rules.
- Defence solicitor Conor Delaney said his client was not seeking bail.
- Judge Keane remanded Tobin in custody to Thurles District Court on 16 June and Cashel District Court on 19 June.
- Other details
- Tobin was reported to be on bail for a theft charge in Thurles, with a condition that he remain out of the town.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man accused of swearing at gardaí while intoxicated was remanded in custody on public order charges. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at a retail premises in Liberty Square, Thurles. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 11 June. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whenGardaí responded to reports of an intoxicated male at about 9.50pm. (tipperarylive.ie)
- investigationTobin was arrested under Sections 4 and 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994, and taken to Thurles Garda Station. (tipperarylive.ie)
- chargeTobin was charged with public order offences. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtTobin appeared before Nenagh District Court on the charges. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtThe State opposed bail under O'Callaghan's rules. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtDefence solicitor Conor Delaney said his client was not seeking bail. (tipperarylive.ie)
- courtJudge Keane remanded Tobin in custody to Thurles District Court on 16 June and Cashel District Court on 19 June. (tipperarylive.ie)
- otherTobin was on bail for a theft charge in Thurles, with a condition that he remain out of the town. (tipperarylive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Jun2026Man accused of swearing at gardaí remanded in custody by Tipperary court
First report on this case. Tobin appeared at Nenagh District Court, was remanded in custody to Thurles District Court on 16 June and Cashel District Court on 19 June, and the State opposed bail. He was reportedly on bail for a separate theft charge in Thurles.
accused, Peter Tobin, 66, male, named, irish (judged from name)Peter Tobin