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Case No. 13123Public order offence (intoxicated in a public place, threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour) · Co. Louth · 29 Jun 2025

Man sentenced to community service for giving middle fingers to gardaí in Dundalk

Daniel Madejski, 31, was sentenced to 60 hours community service in lieu of a one month sentence at Dundalk District Court after being charged with public order offences at Francis Street, Dundalk, on 29 June 2025. The court heard he had shown both middle fingers to gardaí on mobile patrol while a large crowd was present.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Jul
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man stuck up both middle fingers at gardaí on mobile patrol. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Francis Street, Dundalk. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 29 June 2025. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with being intoxicated in a public place and using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dundalk District Court. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceHe was sentenced to 60 hours community service in lieu of a one month sentence. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherHe had eight previous convictions, including three for public order offences. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherHe shouted obscenities and claimed to be a member of the IRA. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherGardaí had received several complaints from members of the public. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • otherThe defence said he was celebrating his birthday and had too much to drink. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jul2025
    Sentenceddundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Man stuck up both middle fingers at gardaí on mobile patrol in Dundalk

    New case, not in the existing list. Adds the sentence (60 hours community service in lieu of one month), the defendant's name, age and nationality, his previous convictions, and the defence account that he was celebrating his birthday and had too much to drink.

    convicted, Daniel Madejski, 31, male, Polish, named, non-irishDaniel Madejski