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Case No. 21939Public order offence (threatening/abusive/insulting behaviour) · Co. Limerick · 3 Dec 2021

Man sentenced for public order offence in Rathkeale

James Mulcaire, 19, of Abbeycourt Estate, Rathkeale, was verbally abusive to garda sergeant Barry Manton and threatened to knock him out on 3 December 2021. Mulcaire pleaded guilty at Newcastle West Court to engaging in threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour. Judge Coolican convicted him and imposed a €250 fine. A separate charge of driving without reasonable consideration near Glin in November 2021 was struck out.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced13 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Mulcaire pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour towards garda sergeant Barry Manton.
Where
The encounter took place in Abbeycourt Estate, Rathkeale.
When
The incident occurred on 3 December 2021.
Other details
  • Mulcaire used vile and abusive words and told Manton he would knock him out.
  • Members of the public were present in Abbeycourt Estate at the time.
  • Mulcaire was directed to leave and complied.
  • Mulcaire was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age and receives ongoing treatment and medication.
  • Mulcaire and Sgt Manton had spoken earlier on the day of the incident.
Charges
A separate charge of driving without reasonable consideration at Riddlestown near Glin on 11 November 2021 was struck out.
In court
The case was heard at Newcastle West Court.
Sentence
Judge Coolican convicted Mulcaire and fined him €250.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMulcaire pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening/abusive/insulting behaviour (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe encounter took place in Rathkeale (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 3 December 2021 (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Newcastle West Court (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe driving matter was struck out (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Coolican convicted and fined Mulcaire €250 (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMembers of the public were present in Abbeycourt Estate at the time (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMulcaire was directed to leave and complied (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMulcaire was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age and receives ongoing treatment and medication (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMulcaire and Sgt Manton had spoken earlier on the day of the incident (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherA separate driving charge for driving without reasonable consideration at Riddlestown near Glin on 11 November 2021 was struck out (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2023
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Young man in threat to ‘knock out’ garda sergeant on street in Limerick town

    Reports the conviction and €250 fine for the public order offence, and the striking out of a separate driving-without-reasonable-consideration charge from November 2021.

    accused, James Mulcaire, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Mulcairevictim, male, irish (judged from name)