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Case No. 21871Breach of Covid-19 regulations (public health offence) · Co. Kildare · 7 May 2021

Newbridge woman fined over 2021 Covid-19 gathering breach

On 7 May 2021 at 11.20pm, a gathering or party took place at 880 Piercetown, Newbridge, in breach of Covid-19 regulations. Margaret Harrington, 43, was prosecuted for the breach. Sgt Dave Hanrahan gave evidence at Naas District Court, noting that a number of people left when the gardaí arrived. In March 2023, Judge Desmond Zaidan fined her €650.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A gathering or party took place at a house in breach of Covid-19 regulations.
Where
The incident took place at 880 Piercetown, Newbridge, County Kildare.
When
The incident occurred at 11.20pm on 7 May 2021.
Charges
Margaret Harrington, 43, was prosecuted for a breach of the Covid-19 regulations.
Investigation
Sgt Dave Hanrahan gave evidence at the court.
In court
The case was heard at Naas District Court.
Sentence
Judge Desmond Zaidan imposed a fine of €650.
Other details
A number of people left when the gardaí arrived.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA gathering or party took place at the house in breach of Covid-19 regulations. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe incident took place at 880 Piercetown, Newbridge. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 11.20pm on 7 May 2021. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationSgt Dave Hanrahan gave evidence at the court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Desmond Zaidan imposed a fine of €650. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherA number of people left when the gardaí arrived. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Mar2023
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    KILDARE COURT: Woman fined over Covid-19 house gathering

    Reports the fine of €650 imposed by Judge Desmond Zaidan at Naas District Court for a 2021 breach of Covid-19 gathering restrictions.

    convicted, Margaret Harrington, 43, female, named, irish (judged from name)Margaret Harrington