Longford mother and son receive suspended prison sentences for public order
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A mother and son have been given suspended prison sentences for a public order offence in Longford town.
James Donoghue and Lucy Donoghue, both of 3 St Mary’s Street, Drumlish, were convicted of the offences, which occurred on October 15, 2019.
“I have received photographs and two movies of the incident and it is very serious,” admitted defence solicitor, Frank Gearty.
“They’re absolutely terrified that you’re going to send them to prison. They’re talking about giving money to the court.”
“Well, we’ll have to see the movie first,” said Judge Hughes.
Man jailed for ‘frightening’ Longford scene
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A man who was in possession of an article capable of causing harm in Longford town in broad daylight has been sentenced to nine months in prison.
Paul Donoghue, 50 Magdelene Court, Kells, Co Meath, appeared before Longford District Court last Tuesday where solicitor for the defence Frank Gearty told the court that the accused was entering a guilty plea, adding that on November 4 he was remanded in custody on this charge.
“These offences are relatively old. He wasn’t charged with this until November 2020. He was in custody on this charge on November 4, 2020, and a lady judge gave him a four month sentence for possession of a slash hook,” Mr Gearty explained.