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Case No. 13343Obstructing a garda, public intoxication, threatening and abusive behaviour · Co. Longford · 11 Dec 2024

Mohill man directed to pay €500 to charity over obstructing garda in Longford

Kevin Higgins, 43, of Drumadorn, Mohill, pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to obstructing a garda, public intoxication and threatening or abusive behaviour on 11 December 2024. Judge Bernadette Owens directed him to pay €500 to Little Blue Heroes and adjourned the case to 10 February 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted27 Jun
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereHiggins is of Drumadorn, Mohill. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at Shanamullagh, Ballinamuck. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 11 December 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationHiggins fell over and money spilled out of his pockets when gardaí tried to arrest him. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationHiggins was arrested for a public order breach. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHiggins pleaded guilty to obstructing a garda, public intoxication and threatening or abusive behaviour. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor said Higgins was extremely apologetic and had €500 to offer the court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge noted a suspended sentence hanging over Higgins. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said she may be persuaded not to reactivate the suspended sentence. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 10 February 2026. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge directed Higgins to make a €500 donation to Little Blue Heroes. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherGardaí said Higgins was intoxicated, aggressive and argumentative when they encountered him. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHiggins shouted at the gardaí that they had hit him and that it was all on CCTV. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherHiggins has 19 previous convictions. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jun2025
    Convictedlongfordleader.ie, first report
    ‘You hit me’: Money spills out of defendant’s pocket as he obstructed Longford garda

    Court report on a guilty plea at Longford District Court. Adds the charges, the arrest details, the €500 donation to Little Blue Heroes, the suspended sentence still hanging over him, and the adjournment to 10 February 2026. No existing case matches.

    convicted, Kevin Higgins, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kevin Higginsvictim