Several units of uniformed gardaà were drafted in to maintain a âwatching briefâ at the site on Wednesday afternoon in a bid to prevent any unrest.
It is understood the marquee remained in place however and the wedding party returned to the venue later on in the evening.
A number of the wedding party guests had earlier attended a ceremony at St Melâs Cathedral ahead of the after-party.
Pavee Point co-director Ronnie Fay pointed out that it was a minority of Travellers who have not adhered to public health guidance. âThe majority of Travellers have been exemplary and have really done their best to protect themselves and their families,â she told RTE Radio..
More than 100 guests attend wedding party despite court ordering marquee be dismantled Gardaí had been drafted to Longford after court ordered marquee be dismantled
about 13 hours ago Updated: about 11 hours ago Liam Cosgrove
Several units of uniformed gardaí were drafted in to maintain a ‘watching brief’ at the site of the marquee, in a bid to prevent any unrest from taking place.
More than 100 guests attended a post-wedding celebration in a marquee in Co Longford on Wednesday night despite an earlier court order for the structure to be dismantled.
The local authority secured a Circuit Court order in Sligo on Wednesday morning for the structure’s removal, following its emergence less than 24 hours earlier.
Duo accused of assaulting man in Edgeworthstown to stand trial
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Two men accused of assaulting another man in Edgeworthstown over two years ago are to be sent forward for trial );
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Two men who allegedly assaulted another man during a violent row in Edgeworthstown over two years ago are to be served with books of evidence.
Alan Whelan (26), 65 Gleann Riada, Strokestown Road, Longford and Eamon Stokes, 66 Gleann Riada, Strokestown Road, Longford were both charged following an alleged altercation at Pound Street, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford on January 7 2019.
Mr Whelan stands accused of carrying out a section 3 assault, being found in possession of a hatchet, dangerous driving and failing to offer assistance to an injured man while being the driver of car.
Longford man to contest string of charges
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A Longford man accused of endangerment has indicated his intention to plead not guilty, a court has been told. );
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A Longford man accused of endangerment has indicated his intention to plead not guilty, a court has been told.
Edward Stokes (34) The Bungalow, Beechwood Park, Granard, appeared at a recent district court sitting charged with a number of alleged offences as a result of an incident at Rathcronin, Granard, Co Longford on June 5, 2020.
Among them include endangerment, the production of a steel stick, assault and dangerous driving.
‘He s my daytime friend and night time lover’ Longford woman fined for being drunk in public tells court
Accused slams arrest despite court hearing daughter phoned gardaí over incident
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A woman who was found guilty of public order has told a court she has no intention of paying the €200 fine handed down );
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A Longford woman who hurled abuse at gardaí after consuming poteen has told a court she will not pay a €200 fine despite being found guilty at a recent sitting of Longford District Court.
Josephine Maguire (51), Aughagreagh, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford admitted drinking “one glass” of the banned liquor while visiting her daughter and grandchildren in January.