Ireland Crime

Named as

Accused

Born

2001, from the ages reported

Offences

Assault (on gardai); obstructing traffic, Possession of cannabis

Where

Co. Leitrim, Co. Longford

Reporting

3 reports, 4 Nov 2021 to 11 Feb 2022

Outlets

leitrimobserver.ie, longfordleader.ie

• Man who assaulted two gardai adjourned in Carrick-on-Shannon Assault (on gardai); obstructing traffic · Co. Leitrim

  On 14 August 2019, Brendan Lynch, then 17, was refused entry to The Landmark Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon and punched Garda McCormack on the shoulder before spitting in the face of and kicking Garda Currid at the garda station. He also faced a charge of obstructing traffic at Drumlumman in April 2020 after a red Audi was found blocking a lane. Lynch pleaded guilty to all charges in October 2021 at Carrick-on-Shannon District Court. The case was adjourned to 18 July 2023 to allow him to complete a two-year outdoor pursuits course in Drumshanbo.

  In court, 4 Nov 2021Accused · 2 reports
• Cannabis possession case at Longford Train Station offered for striking out Possession of cannabis · Co. Longford

  Brendan Lynch, a 21-year-old man from Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim, was charged with possession of cannabis after gardaí on routine patrol stopped him near Longford Train Station on October 26, 2020. He was seen drinking a can of beer and a strong smell of cannabis was noted when gardaí approached him. He was found in possession of a cannabis grinder. At a court appearance in December 2021, Judge Marie Keane offered to strike out the case if the defendant provided €100 for the Guide Dogs charity, with his mother to transfer the money.

  In court, 28 Dec 2021Accused · 1 report

Each entry shows how that report described them.

1. 11 Feb2022
   In courtleitrimobserver.ie, in Man who assaulted two gardai adjourned in Carrick-on-Shannon

   Young man who assaulted two gardai has addressed his mental health issues

   accused, Brendan Lynch, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brendan Lynch♂20IE
2. 28 Dec2021
   In courtlongfordleader.ie, in Cannabis possession case at Longford Train Station offered for striking out

   Man charged with possession of cannabis at Longford Train Station

   accused, Brendan Lynch, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brendan Lynch♂21IE
3. 4 Nov2021
   In courtleitrimobserver.ie, in Man who assaulted two gardai adjourned in Carrick-on-Shannon

   Probation report requested on young Leitrim man who assaulted two gardai

   accused, Brendan Lynch, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brendan Lynch♂19IE

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