Ireland Offaly publican's prosecution struck out at Tullamore District Court for lack of garda instructions
Joseph Troy, 35, was charged with having people on his premises after hours and other licensing offences at the Ramblers Rest, Killyon, Birr, on 11 November 2022. He appeared before Judge Andrew Cody at Tullamore District Court and entered a guilty plea, but said he was not in the premises that night because he was at a wedding. The prosecution was struck out in July 2023 when the presenting garda, Sergeant Richard Thornton, confirmed he had not received instructions from the prosecuting member, Sergeant Donal Casey. Judge Cody told Troy he was free to go.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Acquitted14 Jul
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Joseph Troy, 35, was accused of having people on his premises after hours and other licensing offences.
- Troy said he was not in the premises on the night because he was at a wedding, and a barman was working.
- Troy said people would be on the premises after 11.30pm because it was a Thursday night and a game of 25 was taking place for a Christmas hamper.
- Where
- The offences allegedly took place at the Ramblers Rest, Killyon, Birr, Offaly.
- When
- The alleged offences occurred on 11 November 2022.
- In court
- Troy appeared before Judge Andrew Cody at Tullamore District Court and entered a guilty plea.
- Sergeant Richard Thornton presented the prosecution but said he was not in possession of the circumstances of the case.
- Sergeant Donal Casey of Birr was the prosecuting member, and Sergeant Thornton confirmed he had not received instructions from Casey.
- Judge Cody struck out the summonses and told Troy he was free to go.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatTroy said he was not in the premises on the night because he was at a wedding. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatA barman was working on the night. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatTroy said after 11.30pm there would be people on the premises because it was a Thursday night and a game of 25 was taking place for a Christmas hamper. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe offences allegedly took place at the Ramblers Rest, Killyon, Birr. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged offences occurred on 11 November 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeJoseph Troy was accused of having people on his premises after hours and other offences. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtTroy appeared before Judge Andrew Cody at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtTroy entered a guilty plea. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtSergeant Richard Thornton was the officer presenting the prosecution. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtSergeant Thornton said he was not in possession of the circumstances of the case. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtSergeant Donal Casey of Birr was the prosecuting member. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtSergeant Thornton confirmed that Sergeant Casey had not given him any instructions on the case. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Cody struck out the summonses and told Troy he was free to go. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Jul2023Prosecution of Offaly publican struck out by judge because of lack of garda evidence
Reports the strike-out of the prosecution at Tullamore District Court because Sergeant Richard Thornton, presenting the case, had not received instructions from prosecuting member Sergeant Donal Casey.
accused, Joseph Troy, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Troy