Search Results for 'Mick Coppinger'
154 results found.
Homeless alcoholic jailed for four months for causing nuisance
A homeless alcoholic who had refused to move on after causing a nuisance at a number of premises in the city was jailed for four months when he appeared at Galway District Court this week.
Young offender warned of criminal future
A young man, charged with public order offences, was warned to sort himself out or else he would be travelling in a prison van the next time he turns up in court.
Claddagh man jailed after savage pit bull attack
A Claddagh man was sentenced to one month in jail at Galway District Court this week after a pit bull terrier he had been walking savagely attacked another dog, causing “horrific” injuries.
Man said garda called him a ‘smelly tinker’
A man who accused gardai of discrimination and calling him a “smelly tinker” was refused bail at Galway District Court last Monday on the grounds that gardai were unsure of his address, there was a risk of witness tampering, and alleged threats.
Alcoholic sentenced to seven months for bike theft
An alcoholic who had been found in possession of a screwdriver and pliers after stealing a mountain bike was sentenced to seven months in jail when he appeared at Galway District Court last Monday.
Frozen chips theft ends in €600 fine
A drunken man took a case of the munchies a little too far when he strangely stole a box of “frozen” chips from the back of a delivery van, a senseless act which cost him €600 in fines.
Security at hospitals questioned after man steals from wards
Security at the city’s hospitals and other premises was thrown into question yesterday after Galway District Court heard how a man had simply wandered into areas such as the maternity ward, private offices, and locker rooms over a period of six weeks and rifled through bags.
Homeless man jailed for assault on Cope worker
A COPE worker, who had been operating a bus service collecting homeless people and bringing them to shelter, was assaulted by one of the people he was trying to help, the Galway District Court heard yesterday.
Suspended sentence for theft of purse containing €1,000
A man who received a four month suspended sentence this week stole a purse containing €1,000 from an unsuspecting shopper because he was under “financial pressure” after job troubles, the Galway District Court heard this week.
Tin foil lined cardboard box used in perfume theft, court hears
A total of nine months was imposed on a man who attempted to steal nearly €700 worth of perfume using a cardboard box lined with tinfoil to fool security sensors.
