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Case No. 16957Threatening behaviour · Co. Offaly · 22 Aug 2023

Offaly farmer fined for threatening behaviour towards neighbour

On August 22, 2023, in Stonestown, Cloghan, County Offaly, Michael Kinsella, of Newtown, Lusmagh, Banagher, allegedly threatened a neighbour during a dispute over moving livestock onto a portion of land. Kinsella was charged with threatening behaviour and, on June 5, 2024, pleaded guilty at Tullamore District Court, where he was unrepresented. Judge Gearty convicted him and fined him €200. The latest development is that fine, which was reported on June 13, 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced13 Jun
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Key facts

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What happened
Michael Kinsella, of Newtown, Lusmagh, Banagher, was charged with threatening behaviour towards a neighbour.
Where
The alleged offence took place in Stonestown, Cloghan, County Offaly.
When
The offence is alleged to have happened on August 22, 2023.
Cause
The dispute between the two men concerned the moving of livestock onto a certain portion of land.
Other details
During the incident Kinsella allegedly called his neighbour a derogatory term and said he would sort him out.
Investigation
Sergeant Justine Reilly told the court that the incident occurred between Kinsella and a neighbour of his.
Charges
Kinsella pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening behaviour.
In court
  • The guilty plea was entered at the June 5, 2024 sitting of Tullamore District Court.
  • Kinsella had one previous conviction, a 2017 public order offence involving the same neighbour.
  • Kinsella was not represented by a solicitor, and the judge advised him to get one; he said he would represent himself.
Sentence
Judge Gearty convicted Kinsella and fined him €200.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offence took place in Stonestown, Cloghan. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offence is alleged to have happened on August 22, 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeThe dispute between the two men relates to moving livestock to a certain portion of land. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeKinsella pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening behaviour. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe guilty plea was entered at the June 5 sitting of Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtKinsella had one previous conviction, a 2017 public order offence involving the same injured party. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge noted Kinsella was not represented by a solicitor and advised him to get one. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtKinsella said he would represent himself. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Gearty convicted Kinsella and fined him €200. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherDuring the incident the defendant called his neighbour a derogatory term and said he would sort him out. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Jun2024
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Offaly farmer involved in heated altercation with neighbour appears in court

    Court report on the June 5, 2024 sitting at Tullamore District Court: guilty plea, conviction and €200 fine for an offence on August 22, 2023 in Stonestown, Cloghan. The defendant represented himself, and the court heard of one previous public order conviction from 2017.

    convicted, Michael Kinsella, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Kinsellavictim