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Case No. 2953Breach of the peace, intoxication · Co. Donegal · 29 May 2024

Man who told Gardaí their van was illegally parked ordered to make €200 donation

Seamus Ward, 38, of Drumbern, Milford, Co Donegal, was ordered to make a €200 donation to the Donegal Hospice after being convicted of causing a breach of the peace and being intoxicated at Milford Garda Station on 29 May 2024, after barging in drunk and telling Gardaí their patrol van was illegally parked.

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

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15 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man was 38 years old and drunk (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe told Gardaí their patrol van was illegally parked on the footpath outside (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe told Gardaí it would not be his fault if he bumped into the van (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe refused to give his name and became aggressive with Gardaí (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Milford Garda Station in Donegal (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe accused is from Drumbern, Milford (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred on Main Street in Milford (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 29 May 2024 (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí had no option but to arrest him (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with causing a breach of the peace (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with being intoxicated (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtJudge Eiteain Cunningham presided over the sentencing (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceHe was ordered to make a €200 donation to the Donegal Hospice (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceHe was given five months to pay the donation (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor Kieran O'Gorman said his client was apologetic and that alcohol was his problem (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Nov2024
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man who told Gardai their van was illegally parked ordered to make donation

    Reports the sentencing of Seamus Ward for breach of the peace and intoxication at Milford Garda Station, with a €200 donation to Donegal Hospice ordered by Judge Eiteain Cunningham.

    accused, Seamus Ward, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Seamus Ward