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Case No. 16485Public order · Co. Kildare · 19 Jul 2024

Woman fined for verbally abusing gardaí at Newbridge Garda Station

Gardaí alleged that Shirley Morgan, a 49-year-old woman, became verbally abusive to gardaí in the public office of Newbridge Garda Station, County Kildare, on 19 July 2024. She was absent from Naas District Court, where her solicitor, Tim Kennelly, represented her. On 25 July 2024, Judge Desmond Zaidan fined her €200, payable in a lump sum within three months, and reports of the outcome were published on 26 and 28 July 2024.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced26 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
Shirley Morgan, 49, was fined for allegedly verbally abusing gardaí in the public office of Newbridge Garda Station.
Where
The alleged incident took place in the public office of Newbridge Garda Station, County Kildare.
When
The alleged verbal abuse took place on 19 July 2024.
Charges
The offence is classed as public order.
In court
  • Shirley Morgan was absent from Naas District Court and was represented by her solicitor, Tim Kennelly.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan fined her on Thursday, 25 July 2024.
Sentence
Judge Zaidan imposed a €200 fine, payable in a lump sum within three months.
Other details
  • She has two previous convictions for public disorder offences.
  • Her solicitor asked the judge for leniency.
  • The tracker lists the report as published on 26 July 2024, while the article itself is dated 28 July 2024.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 49-year-old woman was fined for verbally abusing gardaí in the public office of Newbridge Garda Station. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged verbal abuse took place on 19 July 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtShirley Morgan was fined by Judge Desmond Zaidan on Thursday, 25 July 2024. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtShe was absent from Naas District Court and was represented by her solicitor, Tim Kennelly. (kildarenow.com)
  • sentenceJudge Zaidan imposed a €200 fine, payable in a lump sum within three months. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherShe has two previous convictions related to public disorder offences. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherHer solicitor asked the judge for leniency. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Jul2024
    Sentencedkildarenow.com, first report
    Woman fined for verbally abusing gardaí in public office of garda station in Newbridge, County Kildare

    Reports the court outcome: a €200 fine at Naas District Court, with the defence solicitor's mitigation and the accused's two previous public order convictions. No earlier case in the list matches this incident.

    convicted, Shirley Morgan, 49, female, named, irish (judged from name)Shirley Morgan