Search Results for 'Garda Benevolent Fund'
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Drunk man demanded lift home from gardaí
A 22-year-old man from Crossmolina, who after a night out in Ballina wanted a lift home from gardaí, was before Ballina District Court this week.
Ballina man was angry after his drinking was interfered with
A man who, while intoxicated, refused to leave the vicinity of a house where he was drinking, was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday.
Frying pan thief to await Garda behaviour report
A cash-strapped man who was caught swapping the price tags on a frying pan was advised by an amused judge to “use the grill next time”.
Major problems with migrant registration, Galway gardai tell court
Gardai in Galway have warned that there is a “major problem” with certain sectors of the migrant community, including students coming here to learn English, not furnishing immigration officers with up to date information such as change of address.
Nine months suspended for drug dealing Knocknacarra man
A young Galway man who had been found in possession of cannabis, ecstasy tablets, and over €3,000 in drug debt, narrowly escaped jail this week when he received a nine-month suspended sentence.
Chance for Clarinbridge security guard who threatened to shoot garda
A security guard from Clarinbridge who threatened to shoot a garda escaped with just the Probation Act in Mullingar District Court.
Arrest saved my life
A young Oranmore man who had been found extremely drunk and out in the middle of the road by a passing Garda was glad that he had been arrested as it may have saved his life.
Chance for man who threatened to “shoot” garda
A security guard from Galway who threatened to shoot a garda escaped with just the Probation Act in the District Court last week (November 13).
Jail and psychiatric assessment for Shell to Sea activist
Retired school principal and prolific Shell to Sea activist, Maura Harrington, Tullyaghanbawn, Geesala, Belmullet, was sentenced to 28 days in jail and recommended to undergo psychiatric assessment, by Judge Mary Devins at Belmullet District Court on Wednesday, after Harrington was convicted of a section two assault on retired garda Eamon Berry on June 11 2007 during a protest at Pullathomas Pier. The defendant, who was also bound to the peace for 12 months for a public offence on a different date, failed to sign the bond. Due to her contempt of court Harrington was sentenced to jail a further two days concurrent.
Drink driving and assault convictions for Ballina farmer
A part-time farmer in his 40s was convicted for two Section Two assaults on gardaí as well as for driving his tractor while intoxicated, at Ballina District Court this week.
