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Case No. 15658Offensive conduct · Co. Tipperary · 12 Jun 2023

Thurles man in court over alleged offensive conduct at garda station

A man from Thurles, James Donoghue (21), has been charged with offensive conduct over an alleged incident at Thurles Garda Station on 12 June 2023. It is alleged that he became aggressive towards a guard while signing on there as a bail condition. The case was heard at Thurles District Court, where Judge Fiona Brennan found that he was obligated to be at the station and abused his presence. Reporting of the hearing on 25 October 2024 says the judge adjourned the case to April, and that if Donoghue does not come to garda attention again the matter would be struck out, otherwise he would be fined, which would trigger a suspended sentence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
James Donoghue (21) is alleged to have become aggressive towards a guard.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Thurles Garda Station, Thurles, County Tipperary.
When
The incident is alleged to have happened on 12 June 2023.
Cause
Donoghue was required to sign on at the garda station as part of his bail conditions.
Investigation
Garda Damien Burke told the court he was on duty alone in the public office and that the bell rang repeatedly while he was on the phone.
Charges
Donoghue was charged with offensive conduct.
In court
  • The case was heard at Thurles District Court and reported on 25 October 2024.
  • Judge Fiona Brennan found that Donoghue was obligated to be at the station and abused his presence.
  • Judge Brennan adjourned the case to April.
Sentence
If Donoghue does not come to garda attention again, the judge would strike out the matter; otherwise he would be fined, and that conviction would trigger a suspended sentence.
Other details
Donoghue has 15 previous convictions, including for affray and assault.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDonoghue allegedly became aggressive towards a guard. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence was at Thurles Garda Station. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • whenThe incident was alleged to have happened on 12 June 2023. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • causeDonoghue was required to sign on at the garda station as part of his bail conditions. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • chargeDonoghue was charged with offensive conduct. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Thurles District Court. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtJudge Fiona Brennan found that Donoghue was obligated to be at the station and abused his presence. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • courtJudge Brennan adjourned the case to April. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • sentenceIf Donoghue did not come to garda attention again, the judge would strike out the matter; otherwise he would be fined, and that conviction would trigger a suspended sentence. (tipperarylive.ie)
  • otherDonoghue had 15 previous convictions, including for affray and assault. (tipperarylive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Oct2024
    In courttipperarylive.ie, first report
    Tipperary man tells court the local garda station needs CCTV cameras

    Court hearing report. Gives the charge, the garda and defence accounts, the judge's view that Donoghue was obligated to attend and abused his presence, his 15 previous convictions, and the adjournment with a conditional strike-out or fine.

    accused, James Donoghue, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Donoghue