Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 4549Public order · Co. Offaly

Roscommon man awaiting trial for public order offence at Tullamore

Vincent Harrington, 60, of Boyle, Co Roscommon, is accused of engaging in threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour at the National Ploughing Championships at Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly on September 15. He was charged with a breach of Section 6 of the Public Order Act. He appeared at Tullamore District Court on October 28, 2026, where he was granted legal aid and described as a small farmer earning €150 a week. His solicitor said a hearing would be required.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Vincent Harrington, 60, is accused of engaging in threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour at the National Ploughing Championships.
Where
The incident took place at Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly.
When
The incident occurred on September 15, 2026.
Charges
He was charged with a breach of Section 6 of the Public Order Act.
In court
The case was heard at Tullamore District Court on October 28, 2026.
Other details
  • The accused was granted legal aid.
  • The accused is described as a small farmer earning €150 a week.
  • His solicitor said a hearing would be required.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Roscommon man is charged with a breach of the Public Order Act. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offence is linked to the National Ploughing. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused was granted legal aid. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused earns €150 a week. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Oct2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    'Small farmer' accused of offence at National Ploughing gets legal aid

    Court hearing at Tullamore District Court where the accused was granted legal aid. The article states he earns €150 a week. No incident date is given.

    accused, male