Ireland Case No. 13931Assault · Co. Offaly · 6 May 2024
Woman sentenced to community service for kicking and spitting at gardaí in Offaly
On 6 May 2024, Ellie Cullen, a 20-year-old woman, was intoxicated at a bus stop in Offaly and kicked and spat at two gardaí, Garda Mullin and Garda Fitzpatrick, on Dublin Road, Edenderry, and also used threatening and abusive language. She failed to appear in court on 26 February 2025. She was dealt with at Tullamore District Court for assaulting the two gardaí and was given two 40-hour community service orders in lieu of one month in prison, with 12 months to complete them. Reports published on 20 and 21 April 2025 covered the sentence, and her barrister said she was apologetic for her behaviour.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced18 Apr
2 reports
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Ms Cullen was intoxicated at a bus stop in Offaly.
- She kicked and spat at two gardaí and used threatening and abusive language.
- The two gardaí were Garda Mullin and Garda Fitzpatrick.
- Where
- The incident took place on Dublin Road, Edenderry, County Offaly.
- When
- The offences occurred on 6 May 2024.
- Charges
- She was dealt with for assaulting Garda Mullin and Garda Fitzpatrick.
- In court
- She failed to appear in court on 26 February 2025.
- The case was heard at Tullamore District Court.
- Sentence
- She received two 40-hour community service orders in lieu of one month in prison.
- She has 12 months to complete the orders.
- Reports differ: one subheading says a suspended sentence was imposed, while the text describes community service orders.
- Other details
- She was assessed and found suitable for community service.
- Her barrister said she was apologetic for her behaviour and was unwell at the time.
- Offaly Live reported the sentencing on 20 and 21 April 2025.
22 statements extracted from the articles
- whatShe was intoxicated at a bus stop in Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatShe kicked and spat at two gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatShe also used threatening and abusive language. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatMs Cullen kicked and spat at two gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatMs Cullen used threatening and abusive language. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident took place on Dublin Road, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereMs Cullen was intoxicated at a bus stop in Offaly. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at Dublin Road, Edenderry. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe offences occurred on 6 May 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on 6 May 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeShe was sentenced for assaulting two gardaí, Garda Mullin and Garda Fitzpatrick. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeMs Cullen was dealt with for assaulting Garda Mullin and Garda Fitzpatrick. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtShe also failed to appear in court on 26 February 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe sentence was imposed at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceTwo 40-hour community service orders were imposed in lieu of one month in prison. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceShe has 12 months to complete the order. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge imposed two 40-hour community service orders in lieu of one month in prison. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceMs Cullen was given 12 months to complete the order. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherShe was assessed and deemed suitable for community service. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMs Cullen failed to appear in court on 26 February 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHer barrister said she was apologetic for her behaviour. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Apr2025Woman who kicked and spat at gardai in Offaly given community service
Reports the sentencing of Ellie Cullen at Tullamore District Court. No existing case in the list matches this incident.
convicted, Ellie Cullen, 20, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ellie Cullenvictim, Garda Mullin, irish (judged from name)Garda Mullinvictim, Garda Fitzpatrick, irish (judged from name)Garda Fitzpatrick - 18 Apr2025Community service for woman who spat and kicked gardai
Reports the sentencing of Ellie Cullen at Tullamore District Court. No existing case in the list covers this 2024 Edenderry incident.
convicted, Ellie Cullen, 20, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ellie Cullenvictim, Garda Mullin, irish (judged from name)Garda Mullinvictim, Garda Fitzpatrick, irish (judged from name)Garda Fitzpatrick