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Case No. 23754Drunk in a public place · Co. Laois · 1 May 2021

Portlaoise man's drunk charge struck out after €100 donation

Patrick Fitzpatrick, 33, of Rossleighan, Portlaoise, had his charge of being drunk in a public place struck out at Portlaoise District Court after donating €100 to St Vincent de Paul, following an incident outside Humes Bar on Main Street in May 2021 in which he was allegedly standing up for his brother.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced2 Dec
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Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPatrick Fitzpatrick, 33, of Rossleighan, Portlaoise was arrested in connection with a disturbance at a pub. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe defendant was being held by a number of males when gardaí arrived. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man had no previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHis solicitor said his brother had been attacked and he was standing up for him. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe disturbance was at Humes Bar on Main Street in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenGardaí arrived at the scene at 11.20pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Michelle Finan struck the matter out on condition the accused donated €100 to St Vincent de Paul. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe €100 was paid during the sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Dec2022
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Gardai called to disturbance outside Portlaoise pub

    The charge was struck out after the accused paid €100 to St Vincent de Paul; his solicitor said he was standing up for his brother who had been attacked, and Sgt JJ Kirby confirmed the man had no previous convictions.

    accused, Patrick Fitzpatrick, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Fitzpatrickvictim, male