Ireland Case No. 12673Public order offence (intoxicated, threatening and abusive behaviour) · Co. Laois · 5 Aug 2025
Man sentenced for abusive behaviour at Coppers pub in Portlaoise
Aidan Byrne, 29, of Portlaoise, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at Coppers pub in Portlaoise on 5 August 2025. Judge Susan Fay imposed 80 hours of community service in lieu of three months in prison.
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- Sentenced17 Sep
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Key facts
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- whatAidan Byrne, 29, of 86 St Brigids Place, Portlaoise, appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatHe had been refused admission to Coppers on the night of the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatHe had apologised to gardaí on his release. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at Coppers pub in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred at 1.16am on 5 August 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe was accused of being intoxicated and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceJudge Susan Fay imposed 80 hours of community service in lieu of three months in prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe man had ten previous convictions mainly of a minor nature. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 17 Sep2025Man was abusive to pub door staff and gardaí in Laois
Sentencing details: 80 hours community service in lieu of three months prison; ten previous convictions of minor nature; refused admission to Coppers; apology to gardaí on release; full-time worker who had not been out in a long time.
convicted, Aidan Byrne, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Aidan Byrne