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Case No. 18010Public order offences · Co. Offaly · 5 Feb 2024

Youth worker fined €1,000 for public order offences in Tullamore

James Walsh, a 35-year-old youth worker from Tullamore, Offaly, was arrested on 5 February 2024 after he was abusive at the Harbour Bar, refused a direction from Garda Paul Walsh to leave the area, and refused to give his name. He became aggressive and was taken to Tullamore Garda Station. Walsh pleaded guilty to three public order offences at Tullamore District Court. On 6 March 2024, Judge Andrew Cody imposed fines totalling €1,000 for refusing to leave the area, a breach of the peace, and refusing to give his name.

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  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced6 Mar
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Key facts

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What happened
  • James Walsh pleaded guilty to public order offences at Market Square, Tullamore on 5 February 2024.
  • A man was abusive at the Harbour Bar, refused a direction from Garda Paul Walsh to leave the area, and refused to give his name.
  • Walsh became aggressive and was arrested, then taken to Tullamore Garda Station.
Where
The incident occurred on Harbour Street, Tullamore, County Offaly.
When
Gardaí responded to a call from Harbour Street at 12.40am on 5 February 2024.
Charges
Three public order offences were charged: refusing to leave the area, a breach of the peace, and refusing to give his name.
In court
Walsh appeared at Tullamore District Court and pleaded guilty to all three charges.
Sentence
Judge Andrew Cody imposed fines of €500, €300, and €200 totalling €1,000.
Other details
  • Walsh, a youth worker from Corndarragh, Ballydaly, Tullamore, had no previous convictions and it was his first time in court.
  • Walsh said he acted in the way he did out of frustration.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJames Walsh pleaded guilty to committing public order offences at Market Square, Tullamore on 5 February 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatA male had been abusive and refused to leave the Harbour Bar. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatWhen given a direction by Garda Paul Walsh to leave the area, Walsh refused and refused to give his name. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatWalsh was arrested, became very aggressive, and was taken to Tullamore Garda Station. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenGardaí responded to a call from Harbour Street at 12.40am. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Cody imposed a fine of €500 for refusing to leave the area when asked. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceA fine of €300 was imposed for a breach of the peace. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceA fine of €200 was imposed for refusing to give his name. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherWalsh had no previous convictions. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherWalsh said he was a youth worker. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherWalsh said he acted in the way he did out of frustration. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherIt was Walsh's first time in court. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Mar2024
    Sentencedoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Incident outside Offaly pub lands youth worker in court

    Details the court proceedings, the three specific charges and fines, the accused's background as a youth worker, and his first-time-in-court experience.

    accused, James Walsh, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Walsh