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Case No. 12586Public order offence · Co. Longford · 25 Aug 2025

Man who was abusive to gardaí in Lanesboro, Longford, directed to pay €400 to charity

Mark Healy of Frenchpark, Co Roscommon, pleaded guilty to a public order offence at Gorteenrevagh, Lanesboro, Longford, on 25 August 2025 after becoming intoxicated and abusive to Gardaí. Judge Bernadette Owens directed him to pay €400 to the Little Blue Heroes charity, with the charges to be struck out if done.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced27 Sep
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA concerned member of the public contacted Gardaí about an intoxicated man stumbling in Lanesboro on the main road towards Ballymahon. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatGardaí found a man wandering near the garda station who was highly intoxicated and refused to answer questions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whatThe man gave a false name and became abusive to Gardaí. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe offence occurred at Gorteenrevagh, Lanesboro, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeHe had been at a music festival in Belfast and carried on drinking until Monday. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Bernadette Owens directed him to pay €400 to the Little Blue Heroes charity. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceIf the payment was made, the judge would strike out the charges. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had no previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is a professional lorry driver who lives in the UK. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant accepted his behaviour was outrageous and had €400 in court and a letter of apology to the garda. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Sep2025
    Sentencedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man who was abusive to gardaí in Longford accepts his behaviour was 'outrageous'

    Court hearing at Longford District Court where Mark Healy pleaded guilty and was directed to make a €400 charity contribution in lieu of a conviction.

    convicted, Mark Healy, male, named, irish (judged from name)Mark Healy