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Case No. 21163Public order offence · Co. Laois

Portlaoise man before court over public order offences after nightclub incident

Litha Zondani, 23, of Portlaoise, was arrested for public order offences at Top Square, Portlaoise, on February 11 after being refused entry to a nightclub, and gardaí said he was abusive towards them. He appeared before the District Court, where he apologised and brought €300, and the judge ordered that money to the Cara Curley Fund. The judge said the charges would be struck out if a further €200 was donated by June 15. The latest reported development, from the May 10 hearing, is that order and that June 15 deadline.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man called gardaí 'lowly civil servants' after being denied entry to a Portlaoise nightclub.
Where
The man was arrested at Top Square, Portlaoise.
When
The arrest took place on February 11.
Charges
The man was arrested for public order offences.
Cause
  • Gardaí said the man had been denied entry to the nightclub and was aggressive and highly abusive towards them when they attended.
  • The solicitor said the man had left the club momentarily and was refused re-entry by door staff who noticed he was 'under the weather'.
Investigation
Gardaí said the man told them to F off and said he was going nowhere when asked to leave.
Other details
  • Gardaí said the man had no previous convictions.
  • The solicitor said the man was 23 and not presently working.
  • The man apologised and said he was very ashamed of his actions.
In court
  • The man brought €300 to court.
  • The judge ordered the €300 to be given to the Cara Curley Fund.
  • The judge said the charges would be struck out if a further €200 was donated by June 15.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man called gardaí 'lowly civil servants' after being denied entry to a Portlaoise nightclub. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe man was arrested at Top Square, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe arrest took place on February 11 (the article says 'February 11 last'). (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man was arrested for public order offences. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered the €300 to be given to the Cara Curley Fund. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the charges would be struck out if a further €200 was donated by June 15. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said the man had been denied entry to a nightclub and was aggressive and highly abusive to gardaí when they attended. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said the man told them to F off and said he was going nowhere when asked to leave. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGardaí said the man had no previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man's solicitor said his client was 23 and not presently working. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the man had left the club momentarily and was refused re-entry by door staff who noticed he was 'under the weather'. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man apologised and said he was very ashamed of his actions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man brought €300 to court. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 May2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Called Portlaoise Gardai ‘lowly civil servants’

    Reports the District Court hearing, the defence submissions and the judge's order that could lead to the charges being struck out.

    accused, Litha Zondani, 23, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Litha Zondani