Author: Conor Neeson
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Man lied to police that drugs in car belonged to someone else because his mother was present
A man who claimed drugs found in his car were put there by someone he owed money to has been sentenced to 40 hours of community service. Court heard the 24-year-old owned up to police that he had lied in his initial interview due to the presence of his mother. Ashley Dowey, 24, of Merrion…
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Drunk man shouted ‘tiocfaidh ár lá’ at police before headbutting officer several times
A Lurgan man who shouted “tiocfaidh ár lá” at police and headbutted an officer in the chest has been handed a suspended sentence. The 33-year-old came to police attention after ambulance staff attended to the male who had collapsed drunk in the street. Aidan Gary McConaghy, of Downshire Avenue, pleaded guilty to disorderly behaviour and…
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Brew Coffee Moy: Armagh man’s love of home and the perfect cup of coffee
From Armagh to Tasmania, Melbourne to Moy, one prodigal son has brought his worldly experience back with him to create one hell of a cup of coffee. Richard Allen, co-owner of Brew Coffee, Moy, says: “When I left for Australia in 2000 there was no way I would think I would be back here selling…
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Man punched partner in face, smashed eggs on her head and burnt her phone
A Tandragee man who assaulted his long-term partner has been handed a two-year probation order. Court heard how the 44-year-old broke a box of eggs on the injured party’s head, hit her with a plastic bin lid and threw her phone in the fire after she tried to call the police. James William Neill, of…
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South Armagh man accused of exposing himself in Markethill store to contest charges
A Crossmaglen man accused of exposing himself in a Co Armagh store has entered not guilty pleas on the charges against him. Court previously heard that one of the alleged offences involved the 65-year-old exposing himself at the Boots store in Markethill. Peter Loye, of Newry Road, appeared accused of two counts of exposure and…
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Court appearance for Armagh man accused of attempted sexual communication with child
An Armagh man accused of attempted sexual communication with a child and encouraging the making of indecent photographs will be dealt with in the Magistrates’ Court. A sitting on Tuesday in Armagh heard that this decision had been taken by the directing officer in the case, as the 44-year-old had allegedly been in contact with…
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Armagh man handed nine weeks in prison for stealing £700 from grandfather
An Armagh man who took £700 from his grandfather’s bank account without permission has been sentenced to nine weeks in prison. The 22-year-old was also ordered to pay the full sum back with the judge telling him: “If you don’t make some payments, we will be chasing you for that money”. Ryan Cassidy, of Killyfaddy Road,…
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‘Homeless’ man given month jail sentence for stealing £1 bag of peanuts from city store
A man who stole peanuts from an Armagh store and ate them in the car park has been sentenced to a month in prison. The 24-year-old, who represented himself in court, stated that he was homeless at the time but knew this was “no excuse”. Scott Mayne, who is a serving prisoner at Maghaberry, pleaded guilty…
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Elderly couple who assaulted neighbour ordered to keep the peace for 12 months
An elderly couple who both assaulted a neighbour after previous disagreements have been ordered to keep the peace for 12 months. Court heard the Charlemont pair both appeared with no relevant previous entries on their record. Henry Prunty, 74, and Ann Prunty, 72, of Church View, pleaded guilty to common assault at Armagh Magistrates’ Court…
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Co Armagh family stunned by businessman’s generosity after thieves empty oil tank
A generous businessman has left one Co Armagh family absolutely stunned when he offered to fill their oil tank for free after callous thieves emptied it last week. The offer came after Armagh I reported how family oil tank in Richhill was drained less than two weeks after it had been filled to the brim.…
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Drunk man assaulted police who helped him home after he was found face down under a bridge
A man who assaulted officers after they had to help him home due to his drunken state has been fined £250. Court heard the 53-year-old, now living in Co Cork but resident in Craigavon at the time of the offence, was found lying face down under a bridge. Piotr Gargol pleaded guilty to assault on…
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Man with crossbow threw it under car in ‘sheer panic’ after being spotted by police
A Portadown man has been handed a probation order after being caught by police with a crossbow. The 34-year-old’s barrister said this was a man who had “turned it around” after suffering from the “trifecta” of “poor mental health, alcohol abuse and drug addiction”. Christopher Stuart Sweeten, of Corcrain Avenue, pleaded guilty to possession of…