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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15498Public intoxication · Co. Laois

Unemployed painter fined for being drunk in public in Castletown

On April 6, at about 6.10pm, Gordon Bergin (48) of Ballycleary, Castletown, Laois, was arrested for being drunk in public at Ballycleary. He appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where he pleaded guilty to public intoxication and was granted legal aid. He was fined €350 with three months to pay, as reported on 14 November 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced14 Nov
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gordon Bergin (48), an unemployed painter, was arrested for being drunk in public.
  • He admitted being intoxicated in public at Ballycleary, Castletown.
Where
The incident took place in Ballycleary, Castletown, Laois.
When
The incident happened on April 6 at 6.10pm.
In court
  • The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court.
  • He pleaded guilty, and legal aid was granted.
Sentence
He was fined €350 and given three months to pay.
Other details
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby told the court he had 51 previous convictions, 21 of them for public order offences.
  • Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick said he lived with his brother and sister and had spent "a little bit of time in custody" since the offence.
  • He is now engaged with local drugs and alcohol treatment services.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGordon Bergin admitted being intoxicated in public at Ballycleary, Castletown. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe was arrested for being drunk in public. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in Ballycleary, Castletown, Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on April 6. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at 6.10pm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHe pleaded guilty. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was fined €350 and given three months to pay. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had 51 previous convictions, 21 of them for public order offences. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe had spent a little time in custody since the offence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe is now engaged with local drugs and alcohol treatment services. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Nov2024
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Unemployed painter was arrested for being drunk in public in Laois

    Court report on the sentencing of Gordon Bergin, who pleaded guilty to public intoxication. No existing case matches.

    convicted, Gordon Bergin, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Gordon Bergin