Ireland Tullamore man given two-month sentence for public order offences, appeal lodged
On 6 December 2025, Dean Lynch (34), of Tullamore, committed public order offences at Chancery Park Avenue, Tullamore, including insults against Garda Lisa Fitzpatrick, a woman, which the judge described as horrendous. He had earlier pleaded guilty, and the matter was adjourned for a victim impact statement and compensation. Judge Andrew Cody imposed a two-month sentence for breach of the peace at Tullamore District Court, with €500 compensation, and a charge of public drunkenness was taken into consideration. The latest development, reported on 13 March 2026, is that Lynch lodged an appeal the same day and walked free from court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced13 Mar
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Dean Lynch used insults against Garda Lisa Fitzpatrick, which the judge described as horrendous.
- The garda said the insults related to her being a woman and were crude.
- Where
- The public order offences were committed at Chancery Park Avenue, Tullamore.
- When
- The offences were committed on 6 December 2025.
- The sentencing was reported on 13 March 2026, although the article's original publication date is shown as 13 February 2026.
- Charges
- Lynch pleaded guilty to a breach of the peace.
- A charge of public drunkenness was taken into consideration.
- In court
- The matter was adjourned for a victim impact statement and compensation after the guilty plea.
- Judge Andrew Cody presided at Tullamore District Court.
- Lynch lodged an appeal the same day as the sentence.
- Sentence
- Judge Andrew Cody imposed a two-month sentence for the breach of the peace.
- Other details
- The garda said it was one of the worst encounters of her 10 years in the force.
- Lynch had two previous convictions for public order offences.
- Lynch paid €500 in compensation and apologised to the gardaí.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe defendant used insults against a garda that the judge described as horrendous. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatThe garda said the insults were in relation to her being a woman and were crude. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe public order offences were committed at Chancery Park Avenue, Tullamore. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe offences were committed on 6 December. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe defendant was sentenced for a breach of the peace. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeA charge of public drunkenness was taken into consideration. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe defendant had previously pleaded guilty, and the matter was adjourned for a victim impact statement and compensation. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe defendant lodged an appeal later the same day. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge imposed a two-month sentence for the breach of the peace. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe garda said it was one of the worst encounters of her 10 years in the force. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe defendant had two previous convictions for public order offences. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThere was €500 in compensation, and the defendant apologised to the gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Mar2026Offaly garda on receiving end of 'horrendous' insults
Court report of the sentencing of Dean Lynch, who lodged an appeal the same day. Adds the sentence, the charge of public drunkenness taken into consideration, the compensation, and the previous convictions.
convicted, Dean Lynch, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Lynchvictim, Lisa Fitzpatrick, female, irish (judged from name)Lisa Fitzpatrick