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05 Sept 2025

Kilkenny man fined for spitting on floor of courthouse

A man with 88 previous convictions has been fined for 'littering' at Kilkenny Courthouse.


On February 15 last, at 11.15am, in the foyer of the court house, a garda observed Martin Clowry, 3 O’Loughlin Road, Kilkenny. Mr Clowry cleared his throat and spat on the ground.
The garda directed him to clear it up but he failed to do so.
This was during Covid, the court heard.
He was charged under Sections 3 and 24 of the Litter Pollution Act.
Judge Geraldine Carthy convicted Mr Clowry and imposed a fine of €300.

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