Search Results for 'Brawney Square'

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“Red mist” ruckus results in community service rather than jail

A man who “took the law into his own hands” when he believed his sister had been assaulted avoided a jail sentence in court this week (January 15) - despite 39 previous convictions.

Dognapper ordered to make restitution and atonement

A man described as “the lowest of the low” after he helped steal a dog had his sentencing adjourned to December for a probation report, and was told to “divert your dole into the purchase of a pedigree replacement”.

Son of murder suspect has house fire-bombed

An Athlone family had a very lucky escape in the early hours of Friday morning (August 5) after a suspected arson attack on their home.

Man avoids conviction despite admitting to hitting teens

A man who pleaded guilty to striking two teenagers for throwing stones at his house avoided a conviction for assault in the District Court this week (January 19) after the judge agreed with the defendant’s solicitor that there were racial overtones in the actions of the boys.

Just €200 fine for Brawney man who assaulted female neighbour

A man whose family was evicted from local authority housing last month after a campaign of anti-social behaviour in their estate, was convicted in the District Court this week (November 17) of an assault on a female former neighbour and fined €200.

Heroin sentencing depends on attitude and amounts

Two men facing similar charges of possession of heroin with intent to supply received very different sentences in the District Court this week (November 17), after the amounts involved and their differing efforts at rehabilitation, were made known.

Supreme Court to decide on two-year Brawney eviction battle

After four visits to the District Court, three to the High Court, and with legal bills approaching €75,000, Athlone Town Council will find out next Friday (October 15) in the Supreme Court whether its eviction of Christine Quinn (36), formerly of 27, Brawney Square, Athlone for anti-social behaviour, will be ultimately upheld.

“Delusional” court trespasser gets 11 months

A man who broke into Athlone courthouse last week, who was arrested in possession of a knife on another occasion, and who also attempted to forge a pharmacy prescription, was jailed for a total of 11 months at the District Court last week (March 3).

Judge slams local authorities for €36k waste of taxpayers’ money

A judge was highly critical of the local authorities for wasting nearly €36,000 of public money in just two cases in his courtroom this week (February 24).

Gardai show leniency to troubled man

A young man with some learning difficulties and known to the system, who shouted in court that he’d stab a garda, then punched one and spat in the face of another, was released on a multi-conditional bail from the District Court last week (December 16).

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