Arhlone Live!Not so harsh with Marsh – Athlone Advertiser – May 14, 2010..By Finian Coghlan A man who pleaded guilty to possession of almost €700 worth of heroin with intent to supply thanked the judge in the District Court this week (May 12) after he he learned the prison sentence he was currently serving would not...
Courts
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Not Paddy’s Day – Athlone Advertiser – May 14, 2010.
Not Paddy’s Day – Athlone Advertiser – May 14, 2010.. By Finian Coghlan A man called Patrick involved in a disturbance outside a church on March 17, was fined €500 for his troubles in the District Court this week (May 12). Inspector Nicholas Farrell told the court how Gardai were called to an incident at 9.40pm on...
A need for chips cost €200
ATHLONE ADVERTISER, MARCH 05, 2010. By Finian Coghlan http://www.advertiser.ie/athlone/article/23166 A man who pleaded not guilty after an arrest for his part in mob chanting outside a late night chipper, was convicted and fined €200 in the District Court this week (March 3) after he conceded he’d read his charge sheet incorrectly. The court heard from Garda Brian Keane...
Man arrested for acting aggressively at Equestrian Centre – Athlone Advertiser – December 11, 2009.
A 61-year-old Athlone man, who is living rough since his house burnt down, has been convicted of threatening behaviour. Patrick Dunne was acting aggressively at Mullingar Equestrian Centre on May 31 when Garda Michael Daniels arrived. He began calling the garda names, Inspector Keyes explained. Mr Robert Marren said his client had been living with his...
Judge Neilan slams banks over man’s debt priorities
A judge suggested to a man who owes the State €50,000 that he default on his bank repayments and when it seeks legal redress he tell them that “the taxpayers are paying €3bn to bail them out”. “Tell him to go and tell the Bank of Ireland to take a flying jump,” said Judge John...
Drama at courthouse as judge is shot in the face
AN OUTSPOKEN judge was accidentally shot in the face by a solicitor who was trying to demonstrate that an air pistol was harmless. Judge John Neilan was hearing a family law case in Longford District Court when he was shot, it emerged yesterday. The judge, who is never lost for words, didn’t want to comment on...
Judge lashes Council for attempted eviction
A judge lambasted the local council this week (September 4) for pursuing an eviction against a mother of four over arrears in the present economic climate when “€90 billion of taxpayers money is being used to bail out those who fly in helicopters and bathe in sunlight”. Judge John Neilan was hearing...
Drunk diabetic junkie on valium has sentence adjourned
A man who assaulted a stranger who allowed him to share his taxi home, had an 11 month jail sentence adjourned until November in the District Court this week (June 24). The court heard how Alan Browning (31) of Cushla Lawns, Athlone had got out of the taxi at his house at around 3.40am on...
Judge recalls “a kick up my transom” as likely punishment
A woman who drunkenly abused gardai during a Paddy’s Day session because she was annoyed that the landlord served her 16-year-old daughter had her charges dismissed in court this week (May 13) after receiving a dressing down from the judge. The court heard how Bridie Quigley (45) from Cartron Drive, Athlone was arrested on Church...
Teen avoids “root up the backside”
Athlone Advertiser, March 13, 2009. By Finian Coghlan A student facing drunken, public order charges for the second time in a month, left court again without a conviction after the judge reluctantly agreed to adjourn a final decision on sentencing until next October to see if the defendant’s behaviour improves. John Gilna (18), from Esker, Ballinalee, Co...
Athlone
February 4, 2012, 2:39 am
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