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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11423Public order offences and assault · Co. Louth · 18 Oct 2024

Three charged over Oriel Park public order offences given adult caution

Three people charged over public order offences at Oriel Park, Dundalk, were dealt with by way of adult caution. The summons against former Dundalk FC owner John Temple was dismissed under the Probation Act after he made a donation, and a fifth person is still contesting charges.

  1. Reported
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whereThe incident took place at the Carrick Road stadium. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 18 October 2024. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • causeThe incident followed a 2-0 loss to Derry City in the League of Ireland Premier Division. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeThree people were charged with public order offences at Oriel Park. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeFive people associated with Dundalk Football Club were summoned over the incident. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeJason McConville, Andrew Connolly and Ava Connolly were each summoned for threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeJason McConville was also accused of assault. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • chargeJohn Temple had pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour before asking for his case to be recalled. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtThe three people were dealt with by way of adult caution. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtDundalk district court heard the outcome the week before publication. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • courtA fifth person is contesting the same public order offence and two counts of alleged assault, with the case due to be heard in May. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Nicola Andrews applied the Probation Act and dismissed the summons against John Temple. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceJohn Temple had paid €500 to the North Louth Hospice. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)
  • sentenceThe matter against John Temple was struck out unconditionally. (dundalkdemocrat.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Jan2026
    Otherdundalkdemocrat.ie, first report
    Three people charged with public order offences at Dundalk FC ground given adult caution

    Reports the court outcome: three accused given adult cautions, Temple's summons struck out after a €500 donation, and a fifth person's case due to be heard in May.

    accused, Jason McConville, 37, named, irish (judged from name)Jason McConvilleaccused, Andrew Connolly, 60, named, irish (judged from name)Andrew Connollyaccused, Ava Connolly, 20, named, irish (judged from name)Ava Connollyaccused, John Temple, named, irish (judged from name)John Templeaccused, male