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Longford man facing fresh charges too ill for court

... “He (Mr Stokes) took an awful bad turn over the last couple of days and he has a liver problem as well,” said the man. SGT PADDY MCGIRL, prosecuting, expressed his concern over those version of events, adding Mr Stokes was not present in court on the previous...

22 Sept 2019 at 13:00

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'Knives don't appear as attractive when you're off the drink', judge tells Longford man

...judgement on those remarks, Judge Hughes said: “Knives don’t appear to be as attractive when you are off the drink.” SGT PADDY MCGIRL appeared to support Mr McDonagh’s take on his own behaviour of late by confirming the Longford man had not come to the...

13 Apr 2019 at 11:00

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Longford judge refuses jurisdiction in serious assault case

...Ardnacassa Avenue in early September. “It was Judge John Hughes who heard from the victim on the last (court) date,” said SGT PADDY MCGIRL on behalf of the state. “And the victim outlined the injuries that she had received as a result of the alleged assault. “The...

25 Nov 2019 at 10:38

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Man fined €400 for trespassing charges in Longford

... the highest case gardaí could make is trespassing on an unoccupied home and a party,” said Judge Hughes. “During Covid,” SGT PADDY MCGIRL added. “In the circumstances, I’ll impose a fine that’ll never be paid,” said Judge Hughes, handing down a fine of €400,...

25 Oct 2020 at 12:00

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Longford man up for assault gets bail

...Road, Longford was charged with a Section 3 assault causing harm offence at Lloyds Pharmacy, Longford on December 7 2018. SGT PADDY MCGIRL said a file outlining the details of the case had still to be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) due to the...

18 Mar 2019 at 11:00

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Hefty fine for Longford woman who threw knives at gardaí

...address at 3 Congress Terrace, Longford, was also charged with public order offences. Relaying the evidence to the court, SGT PADDY MCGIRL explained that on June 23, 2020, at approximately 2.05am, gardaí were called to a disturbance at Ms Malone’s address. “When...

29 Jul 2020 at 11:00

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Longford man who sent photos from phone to 14-year-old girl to be served with book of evidence

... was 23 when the alleged offences occurred, while his victim was 14. “He was residing next door to an aunt of hers,” said SGT PADDY MCGIRL. “He befriended the victim on snapchat and gained her trust by sending messages and pictures of himself. One of the messages...

24 Nov 2020 at 17:48

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Midlands woman fined for careless driving at Longford show

...lost her bearings as she made her departure, claiming the episode was down to a lack of adequate stewarding and signage. SGT PADDY MCGIRL said Ms Kiernan had incorrectly driven down the wrong lane in making her exit which resulted in her coming out in front of...

17 Jun 2019 at 13:00

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Comical scenes in court as judge hears how Longford man's drinking habit is an ‘ecumenical matter’

...guilty to both charges in view of a second dangerous driving charge at Cahanagh, Drumlish being withdrawn by the State. SGT PADDY MCGIRL said the incident before the court took place at around 7pm when the accused crossed a continuous white line and into the...

13 Apr 2019 at 14:00

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Longford Judge tells shoplifter after grocery and alcohol thefts: ‘You have to add vodka if you are having so much chicken’

...with his actions. “He seems to think he can walk into a shop and pick up anything for €10 or less and walk out,” said SGT PADDY MCGIRL. Judge Hughes, in jovial conversation with Sgt McGirl asked the latter what country he thought such an action was deemed...

05 Jul 2020 at 12:00

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Further sentence for man who robbed Ardagh Post Office

...Court appearance earlier this year, where he was sentenced to five years in prison, with the final two years suspended. SGT PADDY MCGIRL, for the prosecution, explained to the court that Mr Coyne was pursued by gardaí in Carrickboy where he drove at a speed of...

17 Dec 2020 at 09:00

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Midlands Polish Community offers another gesture of support to Longford

Longford County Council and An Garda Síochána wish to thank the Midlands Polish Community for its further recent gesture of goodwill and support. As part of an initiative to demonstrate solidarity with their localities, the community has donated ...

25 Jun 2021 at 16:30

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