Man threw punches at Kilkenny City bar staff - court told
Kilkenny District Court conviction
A man who threw punches at staff of a Kilkenny City centre bar has been convicted of a public order offence.
William Delaney, Feereigh, Rathdowney, Co Laois, pleaded guilty to charges of being intoxicated in public and with using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour.
The court heard that on July 20 last gardaí observed Mr Delaney on John Street. He was unsteady on his feet and stumbling.
Mr Delaney was refused entry to a pub. He then threw punches at the bar staff but he didn’t hit anyone.
He was arrested and taken to Kilkenny Garda Station.
In court, Mr Delaney said he was wrong to act as he did and apologised.
He had been at a stag party and his actions were out of character.
The defendant said he thought his actions occurred because he was on medication and had not been out for a long time.
Judge Geraldine Carthy convicted Mr Delaney of using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour and imposed a fine of €600.
The other charge was taken into consideration.