Ireland Offaly man sentenced to two months for threatening gardaí in Tullamore
On 20 May 2026, gardaí received reports of an intoxicated man causing a disturbance on Bridge Street, Tullamore, Co Offaly. Michael Buckingham, a 32-year-old man, pleaded guilty at Tullamore District Court on 10 June 2026 to engaging in threatening behaviour towards gardaí, who said he became abusive and issued threats against them. The court convicted him under Sections 4 and 6 and sentenced him to two months' imprisonment. On the same date, three suspended sentences were adjourned to 24 June 2026 to be dealt with on that day, as reported on 23 June 2026.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Michael Buckingham pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening behaviour towards gardaí.
- When
- The incident took place on 20 May 2026.
- The sentencing took place on 10 June 2026 and was reported on 23 June 2026.
- Where
- The incident took place on Bridge Street, Tullamore, Co Offaly.
- Investigation
- Gardaí received reports of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance on Bridge Street.
- Other details
- Gardaí said he became abusive towards them and issued threats against them.
- Charges
- The charge concerned being intoxicated in public and engaging in threatening, insulting and abusive behaviour.
- In court
- The case was heard at Tullamore District Court, with the plea entered at the 10 June 2026 sitting.
- The defence solicitor said Buckingham is 32, has a significant alcohol dependency and was homeless before going into custody.
- A suspended sentence of six months imposed in October 2023 was hanging over him, and the judge said he had three suspended sentences against him.
- The defence solicitor said the court would probably activate the October 2023 suspended sentence, while the key facts record the judge saying he would not activate it.
- Sentence
- He was convicted under Sections 4 and 6 and sentenced to two months' imprisonment.
- The three suspended sentences were adjourned to 24 June 2026 to be dealt with on that date.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whatMichael Buckingham pleaded guilty to engaging in threatening behaviour towards Gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident took place on Bridge Street, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí received reports of an intoxicated male causing a disturbance on Bridge Street. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeBuckingham was intoxicated in public and engaged in threatening, insulting and abusive behaviour. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtA suspended sentence of six months from October 2023 was hanging over him. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge said he would not activate the October 2023 suspended sentence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge said Buckingham had three suspended sentences against him. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceHe was convicted under Sections 4 and 6 and sentenced to two months' imprisonment. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe three suspended sentences were adjourned to 24 June to be dealt with on that date. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherGardaí said he became abusive towards them and issued threats against them. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Jun2026Offaly man threatened Gardaí on Tullamore street
Reports the 10 June 2026 sentencing at Tullamore District Court (published 23 June). Adds the two-month prison sentence, the Section 4 and 6 convictions, the solicitor's account of alcohol dependency, and the adjournment of three suspended sentences to 24 June.
convicted, Michael Buckingham, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Buckingham