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Case No. 19338Public order offence · Co. Offaly · 8 Aug 2023

Suspended sentence for intoxicated man abusive to gardaí in Birr, Offaly

On 8 August 2023, gardaí were called to O'Connell Street, Birr, County Offaly, where a highly intoxicated man became abusive to them. The man, Stephen Curley (32), of The Pike, Ballingarry, County Tipperary, was prosecuted for a public order offence. At Tullamore District Court he was given a three-month sentence suspended for two years and fined €500, with the judge noting his 30 previous convictions. The sentence was reported on 28 October 2023, the latest development in the case.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced28 Oct
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A man was highly intoxicated when gardaí were called to O'Connell Street, Birr.
  • The man, Stephen Curley (32), became abusive to gardaí.
Where
The incident took place on O'Connell Street, Birr, County Offaly.
When
  • Gardaí were called on 8 August 2023.
  • The sentence was reported on 28 October 2023.
Other details
  • The man is listed as of The Pike, Ballingarry, County Tipperary.
  • He had 30 previous convictions, including 15 for public order, one for drugs offences, and two for assaults and criminal damage.
  • He had previously been disqualified from driving.
  • The judge said he would give the defendant one last chance but noted his previous convictions.
  • His solicitor said he is bipolar, suffers from psychosis, and was not taking his medication at the time.
Charges
The offence is recorded as a public order offence.
In court
The case was heard at Tullamore District Court, where Sergeant Brendan Kearns gave evidence.
Sentence
  • He received a three-month sentence, suspended for two years.
  • He was fined €500.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was highly intoxicated when gardaí were called. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man became abusive to gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place on O'Connell Street, Birr, County Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenGardaí were called to O'Connell Street, Birr, on 8 August 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe received a three-month sentence, which was suspended for two years. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €500. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man had 30 previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe judge said he would give the defendant one last chance but noted his previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he is bipolar and suffers from psychosis and was not taking his medication at the time. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Oct2023
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Suspended sentence for highly intoxicated man with thirty previous convictions who was abusive to gardai in Offaly

    Court report on sentencing, published 28 October 2023. Gives the sentence, the fine, the court, the prior convictions and the judge's remarks. No other case in the list matches this incident.

    convicted, Stephen Curley, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Curley