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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 12939Breach of public order · Co. Limerick · 29 May 2025

Man sentenced to eight weeks for refusing to leave trolley in UHL emergency department

Brian Shanahan, 35, of Nenagh, Co Tipperary, was sentenced to two consecutive four-week jail terms at Limerick District Court for breaching public order after refusing to get off a trolley and leave the emergency department at University Hospital Limerick on 29 May 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 Aug
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Key facts

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatBrian Shanahan, 35, of 53 Kenyon Street, Nenagh, County Tipperary, attended the ED on May 29. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatHe was roaring and causing annoyance to staff and other patients. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenAt 3am he lay on a trolley and refused to get off it or leave the ED. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to two breach of public order charges. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceHe was sentenced to two periods of four weeks in jail to run consecutively. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceBail in the event of an appeal was set at €100. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherHe had 65 previous convictions including a large number for breach of the Public Order Act and one for arson. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Aug2025
    Sentencedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Man arrested after refusing to get off trolley and leave emergency department

    Details the sentencing: two consecutive four-week terms, 65 previous convictions including arson, bail set at €100 for appeal.

    convicted, Brian Shanahan, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brian Shanahan