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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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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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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...guilty to both charges in view of a second dangerous driving charge at Cahanagh, Drumlish being withdrawn by the State.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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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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Longford judge slams ‘blaggardism’ on trains after man is assaulted

...black and blue”. Asked for his own take on what he had said, Mr Hynes replied: “I am no expert, you are the judge.” SGT PADDY MCGIRL confirmed the incident did indeed involve Mr Hynes coming to the aid of an elderly passenger and a six-year-old child....

19 Jun 2019 at 14:00

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Longford woman pleads guilty to a string of shoplifting offences

...incident. That came amid reports the quartet were harassing a homeless person and was asked to leave by shop personnel. SGT PADDY MCGIRL said all four returned to the store moments where it was alleged Ms Robertson pulled down her leggings in front of an...

26 Mar 2020 at 14:14

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Longford man jailed for three months for driving while disqualified

... who continued to shout abuse. At Longford Garda Station, Mr Rosada again failed to produce his licence and insurance. SGT PADDY MCGIRL, for the state, confirmed that the accused has 16 previous convictions, including a number of convictions for no...

30 May 2020 at 12:00

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Longford man who tried to push garda during row is sentenced

...service. That came on foot of two charges of public order at the Longford Arms Hotel on July 19, 2019. On that occasion, SGT PADDY MCGIRL outlined how gardaí had been alerted to reports of a male being aggressive towards bar staff and who was then asked but...

05 Oct 2019 at 11:00

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Prison sentence handed down for stolen caravan found in Longford

... appeared before Judge Seamus Hughes on June 19 where Mr McDonagh pleaded not guilty and Ms Doyle pleaded guilty. SGT PADDY MCGIRL, for the state, explained that gardaí received a call from a representative of an insurance company to report that a...

08 Jul 2020 at 10:00

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Longford man charged over Aldi car park row fails to show for court

...at Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital as a result of the fracas. Judge Hughes made no order on an application by SGT PADDY MCGIRL, on behalf of the State, to revoke bail with a bench warrant being issued instead. Also read: Two drivers test positive...

03 Nov 2019 at 08:00

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Disturbance at the back of Longford courtroom

Judge Seamus Hughes rose for five minutes at last week’s sitting of Longford District court to allow SGT PADDY MCGIRL to sort out a security issue in the courtroom following a disturbance, which broke out at the back of the courtroom. The disturbance, which...

20 Nov 2019 at 16:00

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