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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 18916Giving false name to gardaí · Co. Limerick

Woman pleads guilty to giving false name to Gardaí in Newcastle West

On March 24, Gardaí approached a group behaving rowdily outside the home of a 93-year-old woman in Newcastle West, County Limerick. Zoe Lynch (18), of Naas, Kildare, remained at the scene and gave a false name and address when asked by Gardaí, who had told the group to move on. Lynch pleaded guilty to two charges at Newcastle West District Court, which was reported on December 9, 2023. Judge Carol Ann Coolican ordered a probation report and adjourned the matter to March 5, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted9 Dec
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Gardaí approached a group behaving rowdily outside the home of a 93-year-old woman in Newcastle West.
Where
The incident took place in Newcastle West, County Limerick.
When
The incident took place on March 24.
Other details
  • The woman charged is Zoe Lynch, aged 18, of Naas, Kildare.
  • When Gardaí asked her name and address, Lynch gave false information.
  • Lynch's barrister said she regarded the incident as very childish, and Lynch apologised.
  • Lynch told the court she was messing when she gave the wrong name.
  • Lynch was appearing before the court for the first time as an adult.
  • Lynch had been convicted of three theft incidents two years earlier.
  • The judge said Lynch had failed to appear in court on seven occasions.
Cause
Gardaí told the group to move on, but Lynch remained at the scene.
Charges
Lynch pleaded guilty to two charges: giving a false name and address to Gardaí, and refusing a garda order to move away from an area.
In court
  • The case was heard at Newcastle West District Court before Judge Carol Ann Coolican.
  • The judge ordered a probation report and adjourned the matter to March 5.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí approached a group behaving rowdily outside the home of a 93-year-old woman in Newcastle West. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at Newcastle West District Court. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on March 24. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeZoe Lynch pleaded guilty to two charges of giving a false name and address to Gardaí and refusing a garda order to move away from an area. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered a probation report and adjourned the matter to March 5. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherLynch remained at the scene and gave false information when asked her name and address by Gardaí. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherLynch's barrister said she regarded the incident as very childish and she apologised. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherLynch had previously been convicted of three theft incidents two years earlier. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe judge said Lynch had failed to appear in court on seven occasions. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Dec2023
    Convictedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    18-year-old who gave false name to Gardaí was 'just messing'

    First report on the case: guilty plea to two charges, probation report ordered, matter adjourned to March 5.

    convicted, Zoe Lynch, 18, female, named, irish (judged from name)Zoe Lynch