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Case No. 21455Public order offence · Co. Laois · 18 Mar 2023

Suspended sentence for man who roared and shouted in Portlaoise

Keith McEvoy, a 38-year-old man of 80 St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, was arrested on Main Street in Portlaoise at 5.50pm on 18 March 2023. Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said he was highly intoxicated and shouting and roaring, and the offence was a public order offence. Portlaoise District Court, where Judge Andrew Cody presided, handed him a €200 fine and a three-month prison sentence suspended for two years, as reported on 18 April 2023. The sentencing is the latest development in the case.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced18 Apr
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man was given a suspended sentence for roaring and shouting in Portlaoise.
Where
He was arrested on Main Street in Portlaoise.
When
  • The arrest took place at 5.50pm on 18 March 2023.
  • The sentencing was reported on 18 April 2023.
Charges
The offence was a public order offence.
Cause
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said he was highly intoxicated and shouting and roaring on the day.
  • His solicitor, Barry Fitzgerald, said he had gone out to watch the Six Nations final and became carried away.
Other details
  • He is named as Keith McEvoy, aged 38, of 80 St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said he had 31 previous convictions but had lately improved.
  • His solicitor said he had brought a letter of apology to court.
In court
The sentencing took place at Portlaoise District Court before Judge Andrew Cody.
Sentence
He was fined €200 and given a three-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was handed a suspended sentence for drunkenly roaring and shouting in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe man was arrested on Main Street in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe arrest took place at 5.50pm on March 18. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody presided over the sentencing. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceThe man was fined €200 and given a three-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man, of 80 St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise, is named as Keith McEvoy, aged 38. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the man was highly intoxicated and shouting and roaring. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the man had 31 previous convictions but had lately improved. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he had gone out to watch the Six Nations final and become carried away. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he had brought a letter of apology to court. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Apr2023
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man arrested in Portlaoise after six nations final

    Reports the District Court sentencing of Keith McEvoy, arrested on 18 March (the article says 'March 18 last'). No existing case matches this incident.

    convicted, Keith McEvoy, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Keith McEvoy