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Case No. 23756Public order · Co. Laois · 22 Jun 2021

Susan Byrne bound to the peace for drunken public order offence in Portlaoise

Susan Byrne, 57, of Portlaoise, admitted public order offences after drunkenly telling Gardaí at the Killeshin Hotel on 22 June 2021 to 'go arrest foreigners.' Judge Michelle Finan at Portlaoise District Court bound her to the peace for 12 months.

  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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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSusan Byrne admitted public order offences at the Killeshin Hotel in Portlaoise on 22 June 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe defendant was slurring her speech when Gardaí arrived. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenGardaí were called to the location by members of the public at 8pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Michelle Finan read a probation report that was positive and noted the woman had fully cooperated with probation services. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Finan bound the woman to the peace for 12 months. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherShe had two minor previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherShe had relocated to Scotland but returned for the court case. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Dec2022
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Drunkenly told Laois Gardai to arrest foreigners

    Reports the court outcome: Byrne admitted the offence, a positive probation report was read, and she was bound to the peace for 12 months. Notes she had relocated to Scotland but returned for the hearing, and that her husband had died.

    accused, Susan Byrne, 57, female, named, irish (judged from name)Susan Byrne