Ireland Named in reporting
Stephen Murtagh
Born between February 1986 and February 1987, from the ages reported. 3 reports across 3 cases, 22 Dec 2021 to 12 Dec 2025
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Convicted, accused
- Born
- Between February 1986 and February 1987, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Public order; possession of drugs (cocaine); possession of knives; failure to appear, Public order offence (drunk and disorderly, Public order breach), Possession of drugs (cocaine, Cannabis)
- Where
- Co. Longford
- Reporting
- 3 reports, 22 Dec 2021 to 12 Dec 2025
- Outlets
- longfordleader.ie
Cases
latest first- Two men remanded on bail over Longford public order offence Public order offence (drunk and disorderly · Co. Longford
On 4 November 2025, a man was observed at about 8.10pm standing on the road and shouting abusive language at a group of people on Main Street, Longford. Cosmin Pavalean and Stephen Murtagh both pleaded guilty at Longford District Court to a public order breach and being drunk and disorderly in a public place. The court presenter said the defendant's speech was slurred and there was a strong smell of alcohol from his breath. Both men were remanded on continuing bail and the case was adjourned to 10 February 2026 for Garda directions.
Convicted, 12 Dec 2025Convicted · 1 report - Probation report ordered for Longford man over public order and drug charges Public order; possession of drugs (cocaine); possession of knives; failure to appear · Co. Longford
Stephen Murtagh, 35, a man from Longford, was found causing a disturbance at Longford Train Station on 27 June 2020, lying on the ground barking like a dog, with slurred speech, and trying to conceal a bag of cocaine worth €100. He was also found in possession of a knife and a rake at Slí na Mona estate in Ballymahon on 19 April 2021. He was arrested and charged with section 4 public order, possession of drugs, possession of knives, and failure to appear. He appeared before Judge Bernadette Owens at Longford District Court, where a probation report was ordered and the case was adjourned to 3 May 2022.
In court, 13 Feb 2022Accused · 1 report - Longford man sentenced for cocaine and cannabis possession Possession of drugs (cocaine · Co. Longford
On 10 July 2021, gardaí observed Stephen Murtagh acting suspiciously at Annaly Park, Longford, and on searching him found cannabis valued at €30 and cocaine valued at €70. He was charged with possession of cocaine and cannabis and appeared before Longford District Court, where ten previous convictions were recorded against him. He was fined €400 for the cocaine charge, with the cannabis charge marked proven and taken into consideration, and a further €100 for breaching Covid regulations. Judge Marie Keane warned the defendant, who lives in sheltered accommodation in Longford town, that he would kill himself if he continued taking drugs.
Sentenced, 22 Dec 2021Convicted · 1 report
Timeline
every report naming Stephen Murtagh, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 12 Dec2025Longford town man who admits public order breach told the Gardaí to 'f**k off'convicted, Stephen Murtagh, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Murtagh
- 13 Feb2022Gardaí found Longford man lying on ground 'barking like a dog', court is toldaccused, Stephen Murtagh, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Murtagh
- 22 Dec2021'You are going to kill yourself', Judge warns Longford man if he continues to take drugsconvicted, Stephen Murtagh, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Murtagh
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