Man remanded on bail accused of offence at National Ploughing
Breach of Public Order Act allegedly committed by 60-year-old Roscommon man at Screggan on opening day of championships
A MAN has appeared before Tullamore District Court charged with an alleged offence at the National Ploughing Championships.
Vincent Harrington (60), Cloonmacmullan, Kingsland, Boyle, Co Roscommon is accused of engaging in threatening, abusive and insulting behaviour contrary to the Section 6 of the Public Order Act at the championships at Screggan, Tullamore on September 15.
During a brief appearance before Judge Andrew Cody before lunch today, solicitor Aisling Maloney confirmed Mr Harrington’s presence and said she was representing him.
It was confirmed to Judge Cody that the charge before the court related to the National Ploughing the previous day.
Ms Maloney indicated that a plea was not yet being entered.
Judge Cody remanded Mr Harrington on bail to October 28 next when either a plea of guilty will be entered or a date will be fixed for a hearing.
If a hearing is required it will take place on December 2.
The judge reserved the issue of whether or not legal aid will be granted.
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