Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10105Public order offences and obstruction of a Garda · Co. Longford

Slovakian man accused of public order offences and obstructing Garda in Longford

A 29-year-old Slovakian national, Martin Grundza, has been charged with public order offences and wilfully obstructing a Garda over alleged incidents on November 24 in County Longford. Garda Keith Dunleavy of Longford Garda Station charged him with being intoxicated in a public place, with threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour intended to provoke a breach of the peace, and with wilfully obstructing Garda Dunleavy in the execution of his duty. He appeared before Longford District Court, as reported in April 2026, and Judge Bernadette Owens listed the matter for May 19. The latest development is that Grundza is due back before Longford District Court on May 19, and no outcome has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Martin Grundza is accused of public order offences and of wilfully obstructing a Garda in the course of his duty.
Where
The case concerns County Longford and is heard at Longford District Court.
When
The alleged offences took place on November 24, and the year is not stated in the articles.
Other details
Martin Grundza is a 29-year-old man and is described as a Slovakian national.
Investigation
Garda Keith Dunleavy of Longford Garda Station charged Grundza.
Charges
  • Grundza is charged with being intoxicated in a public place.
  • Grundza is charged with using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace.
  • Grundza is charged with wilfully obstructing Garda Dunleavy in the execution of his duty.
In court
  • Grundza appeared before Longford District Court on the public order charges, as reported in April 2026.
  • Judge Bernadette Owens listed the matter for May 19.
  • Grundza is set to appear again before Longford District Court next month, on May 19.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on November 24. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeMartin Grundza was charged by Garda Keith Dunleavy with being intoxicated in a public place. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeGrundza was also charged with threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeGrundza was charged with willfully obstructing Garda Dunleavy in the execution of his duty. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtGrundza appeared before Longford District Court on public order charges. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Bernadette Owens listed the matter for May 19. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherGrundza is set to appear before Longford District Court again next month. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Apr2026
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man accused of obstructing Longford Garda appears before district court

    First report of this court appearance. The charges relate to an alleged incident on November 24, but the article does not state the year. Grundza is due back before the court on May 19.

    accused, Martin Grundza, 29, male, Slovakian, named, non-irishMartin Grundza