Ireland Man sentenced over Public Order Act breaches in Kilcock
Arunas Ramonas, a 34-year-old man with no fixed abode in Dublin 1, was prosecuted for two breaches of the Public Order Act at Bridge Street, Kilcock, Co Kildare, on 21 February 2026. The court heard that he told gardaí to 'shut the f… up' and that a garda sergeant said he was stumbling on the footpath and highly intoxicated. His solicitor said he has a difficulty with alcohol, and the court heard he had 65 previous convictions, 37 of them under the Public Order Act. On 3 July 2026 at Naas District Court, Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed a seven-month and a two-month custody term, both backdated to 23 February.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced3 Jul
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man told gardaí to 'shut the f… up.'
- Where
- The breaches took place at Bridge Street, Kilcock, Co Kildare.
- When
- The breaches took place on 21 February 2026.
- Charges
- Arunas Ramonas, 34, was prosecuted for two breaches of the Public Order Act.
- Other details
- His address was given as no fixed abode, Dublin 1.
- His solicitor, David Powderly, said he has a difficulty with alcohol.
- The defendant was described in court as a courteous and well mannered man.
- In court
- The case was heard at Naas District Court, with the defendant appearing by videolink from custody.
- A garda sergeant told the court the defendant was stumbling on the footpath and highly intoxicated.
- The court heard he had 65 previous convictions, 37 of them under the Public Order Act.
- Sentence
- Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed a seven-month custody term and a two-month custody term.
- The custody terms were backdated to 23 February.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man told gardaí to 'shut the f… up.' (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe breaches took place at Bridge Street, Kilcock. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe breaches took place on 21 February 2026. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeHe was prosecuted for two breaches of the Public Order Act. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe court heard he had 65 previous convictions, 37 of them under the Public Order Act. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceJudge Desmond Zaidan imposed a seven-month custody term and a two-month custody term. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceThe custody terms were backdated to 23 February. (kildarenow.com)
- otherA garda sergeant said the defendant was stumbling on the footpath and highly intoxicated. (kildarenow.com)
- otherHis solicitor said he has a difficulty with alcohol. (kildarenow.com)
- otherHe appeared by videolink and was in custody at the time of the hearing. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Jul2026Told Kildare gardaí to 'shut the f... up,' court allegation
Court report of the sentencing: the defendant's previous convictions, the custody terms and backdating, and the defence account of his alcohol difficulties.
convicted, Arunas Ramonas, 34, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Arunas Ramonas