Photos by Kevin McFeely Photography on behalf of the SIAC Colas JV

These works are taking place across this weekend.

In order to safely carry out these works and maintain M7 mainline traffic in both directions traffic is being directed around the area of works via the newly constructed off/on slips of the new Interchange.

This temporary arrangement will continue until Sunday after which this stage of the bridge works are complete and the main carriageway has been cleared.

It is expected that traffic will be returned to the mainline in both directions for 9am on Sunday subject to completion of all necessary activities.

A minimum of two lanes will be maintained during peak hours of 6am to 10pm at all times.

Delays are expected.

Any inconvenience caused to the public is regretted.

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An additional three Gardaí will be appointed to Celbridge during this year.

North Kildare TD, Frank O'Rourke said: “Over the last number of years, I have had regular meetings with an Garda Siochana, raised the matter in the Dáil and met with the Minister for Justice, to highlight the importance of providing extra resources for Celbridge and the Kildare division.”

He said:“I met with Minister Charlie Flanghan T.D, this week on this important issue. I also met the Chief Superintendent and the Superintendent in recent days who has responsible for the North Kildare area. It has now been confirmed to me that Celbridge will get an additional three Gardaí. This is very positive news and we are making progress.”

Deputy O'Rourke said:“Kildare has one of the lowest level of Garda numbers per head of population in the country. We are making progress. Earlier this year, we secured a Community Garda for Celbridge and more Gardai for Maynooth and Kilcock. However more resources are required. “

He said:“Maynooth, Kilcock, Clane all need extra Gardaí and I will keep making representations to the Minister and Garda Management until we get a fair distribution of Garda resources.Together with Cllr Michael Coleman, and other public representatives, we work to make further progress.”The university town of Maynooth has a population of 15,000 and over 12,000 students but no full-time Garda station, and we have similar under resource situations in Kilcock, Celbridge and Clane with no full time Garda stations.”

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A family is appealing for information following the theft of a quad from Newbridge on Tuesday last.

The vehicle was taken between 2.57 and 3.07 from a field off the R445 road between Naas and Newbridge, opposite Willowbrook Nursing Home.

Thieves were caught on CCTV loading the quad onto a white/silver Hilux Crewcab-type of vehicle.

The CCTV cannot pick up the number plate unfortunately.

Cars and lorries drove by on both sides of the busy road and occupants may have witnessed what happened.

The Honda 500cc - TRX 500CC has a slight crack on its rear light.

Features include black wheels with Pocket on left.

The winch on the front somehow broke when the thieves used it to get the quad through a deep ditch.

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There are calls for Kildare County Council to seek permission from the National Transport Association to install a signal controlled pedestrian crossing in Kilcullen.

Cllr Anne Breen is to raise the motion asking the Council to seek permission from the National Transport Authority to provide the signal controlled pedestrian crossing at the Dew Drop Inn in Kill.

Funding has been approved for the detailed design of the Naas to Kill Cycle Scheme and Cllr Breen is asking that the signal controlled pedestrian crossing is provided 'in advance of the main works on the Naas to Kill Cycle Scheme.'

In addition, Cllr Breen is also asking the Council to 'provide a yellow box' on the Sallins Road at the junction with Mill Lane.

The motions will be debated at the next meeting of the Naas Municipal District on Tuesday, April 16.

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A Newbridge man has been ordered to appear again before Naas District Court for a Book of Evidence, in connection to an assault charge at a local pub.

The accused is facing a charge of assault causing harm, contrary to Section 3, of the Non- Fatal Offences Act, 1997, at a bar in Newbridge, on April 20, 2016.

Garda evidence outlined how the accused punched a man in the face, and that the accused received 12 staples to the side of his head.

Sgt Brian Jacob said that the accused 'received a punch' and 'fell against the wall' and was injured.

Judge Zaidan ordered that the accused appear again before Naas District Court on June 6, next, for a Book of Evidence.

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Portdara Girls Under 16s are travelling to Cardiff this weekend for an end of season tour.

They will take on two local teams on Sunday morning.

They will also visit the Principality Stadium today and have a number of activities including Oakwood Theme Park, Blue Lagoon Indoor Water Park, Infinity Trampoline Park and Phoenix Bowl.

This tour is the first of its kind as this is the first season that Cill Dara RFC and Portarlington RFC have a amalgamated at this age group.

The girls have gelled well and a bond and friendship has developed throughout the season.

The Club would like to thank all who made this happen including coaches, chairpersons, parents and sponsors.

A huge thank you must go to Seamus Delaney and Blue Bangor Slate Company for kindly sponsoring the gear bags and t-shirts.

Best of luck girls and enjoy!

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St.Laurences 0-11

Clane 1-6

Minor Football League Division 1 Final

Injury time points from Alex Mackey and Kevin Eustace were enough to give St.Laurences victory over Clane in a tightly fought Division 1 Minor Football League Final.

The game was a repeat of the 2018 Under 17 Final and like that day St.Laurences found a way to win even if it took till stoppage time to confirm it.

A controversial first half goal looked to have set Clane up for victory but they failed to score in the second half and against a talented St.Laurences side that was never going to be enough with the loss of Sam Reilly who was unavailable proving crucial.

Felix Lawler was lethal on the frees for St.Laurences and the six points from the captain played no small part in the winners making up for an earlier defeat to Clane.

In a tight and tactical Minor League Final it was St.Laurences under the tutelage of former Kildare star Padraig O’Neill who opened the scoring with a Felix Lawler free.

Clane who were unbeaten during the Regulation League replied with a Mark Kelly score from distance but the Larries maintained their early advantage with another Lawler free.

Clane then began to take control and they were level at 0-2 apiece with a Cian Shanahan point before they took the lead for the first time courtesy of a Mark Kelly free.

John Lynch also had a chance for goal during this period but despite the centre back storming upfield his effort was well saved wide by Daniel Glancy with Kelly converting the subsequent 45.

Larries then had a goal chance of their own but after Kevin Eustace found space and released Lawler the forward was out of luck as a Clane defender came in to avert the danger.

Lawler and Kelly duly shared frees but a fine effort from distance by PJ Cullen brought Larries back to within a point.

The main incident of the game arrived in the 29^th minute when a Mark Kelly 45 looked to be dropping short and it skimmed off the fingers of Kevin Eustace towards the goal and it was debatable whether it crossed the line with both umpires putting across their point of view but eventually referee Frank Delaney intervened and a goal was awarded to give Clane a four point buffer.

Inside forward Dean O’Shea followed up that goal with a point on the turn and Clane went into the break with a 1-6 to 0-4 lead.

Clane had the aid of a stiff enough breeze blowing into the Town end of St.Conleths Park during the opening half and with the elements at their back St.Laurences kicked the opening two points of the second half with Lawler and Kevin Eustace on target.

Aaron Kennedy was pretty quiet up to that point but he soon burst into the game when broke onto a pass and shot for goal but his attempt deflected wide off Sam Hilliard and the Laurences star can count himself somewhat fortunate to have stayed on the field as he seemed to come into contact via the foot with Hilliard after the shot took place and Hilliard had to go off with a suspected concussion.

Laurences were much the better side though and a Lawler free brought the deficit back to just two points entering the final quarter.

Clane had chances to seal it but Aaron Connolly, Dean O’Shea and Eoin Twohig all wasted a couple of opportunities to give them a bit of breathing space.

Even still Clane had that two point lead until Harry Kirwan converted a 45 three minutes from the end and from there it was a huge Laurences onslaught.

A Lawler free two minutes into injury time looked to have sealed extra-time but the Narraghmore based outfit were having none of that and Kevin Eustace and Alex Mackey kicked points in the dying stages as St.Laurences took home the League title.

St.Laurences: Daniel Glancy; Robbie Allen, Ciaran Sullivan, Dean Warren, Michael Cassidy, Luke Gorman, Conor Perse, PJ Cullen 0-1, Kevin Eustace 0-2, Harry Kirwan 0-1 (0-1 45), Aaron Kennedy, Callum McElhinney, Alex Mackey 0-1, Felix Lawler 0-6 (0-6fs), Adam Griffith. Subs: Stephen Kavanagh for Cassidy 38 mins, Colm McMahon for Allen 48 mins, Rory Clarke for Griffith 58 mins, Padraig Doolin for Warren 62 mins.

Clane: Cian Burke; Donal Donovan, Sean Connolly, Sam Hilliard, Cian Shanahan 0-1, John Lynch, Evan Kelly, Rob Davitt, Danny Vaughan 0-1, Eoin Twohig, Aaron Connolly, Mark Kelly 0-2 (0-2fs), Dean O’Shea 0-2 (0-1f) Adam Fanning, Cormac Vizzard. Subs: Oisin Tighe for Vizzard 17 mins, Ger Darcy for Hilliard 45 mins, Harry O’Neill for E.Kelly 50 mins, Kyle Grehan for Fanning 55 mins, Mark Gorman for Davitt 60 mins.

Ref; Frank Delaney

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A Kildare father-of-one has received a suspended sentence for crashing his car into the gates of the British Embassy while off his medication.

Eric Hogan (33) with an address at Harbour View, Canal Side, Athy, Co Kildare, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to criminal damage at the British Embassy, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin, on June 9, 2018.

He pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour at the same place. He also pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of breath, blood or urine at Donnybrook Garda Station, Donnybrook, Dublin 4, all on the same date.

The court heard that samples taken from Hogan at Cloverhill Prison later tested negative for drugs or alcohol.

The embassy's outer gates were knocked off their rails by the collision and the total cost of repairing the gates was €33,500 plus VAT.

Judge Pauline Codd said this was a “highly reckless” act and that members of the public could have been injured.

She set a headline sentence of six years, but took into account Hogan's guilty plea and his low risk of re-offending if he complies with his psychiatric medication. The judge also acknowledged that Hogan is sole carer for his child.

Judge Codd imposed a four-year sentence which she suspended in full on strict conditions, including that Hogan show the Probation Service that he is taking his medication. She also banned him from driving for two years.

Earlier, Garda Declan Dunne told Barry Ward BL, prosecuting, that on the night in question he was on duty outside the embassy when he saw a grey Peugeot car drive in front of and collide with the outer gates.

Gda Dunne said that Hogan was shouting when he drove into the gates “but not making sense”. He saw him exit the car and thought he was intoxicated due to slurring his speech.

Gda Dunne agreed with Pieter Le Vert BL, defending, that Hogan took umbrage at the suggestion that he had been drinking.

He told gardaí that he never drinks and drives due to his uncle having been killed by a drink driver when he was aged 22.

Mr Le Vert said his client was “off his medication” at the time of the incident and that he was grappling with psychiatric issues. He said Hogan did not know where he was when he was remanded in custody and thought he was in an asylum.

He said his client had a “spotty memory” of the crash and was mortified by his actions. Hogan has five previous convictions for public order offences.

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A BallymoreEustace man appeared before Naas District Court in connection to an assault charge on a neighbour.

The court heard how the 31-year-old man with an address at Ballymore, was charged with assault causing harm, under Section 3 of the Non- Fatal Offences against the Person Act, 1997.

Represented by Defence Solicitor, Conal Boyce, the court how a dispute arose.

Mr Boyce said that his client is a son of the man who is in a dispute with his neighbour.

He said: "It is between the parents."

The court heard how the accused was before the court on a charge of assaulting his neighbour's son.

In court, the neighbour appeared and said that she gets no trouble now from the accused.

Defence said that the accused 'has no contact with his father for two years.'

In court, the neighbour said: "I don't want this man to go to prison, my son did not even know him until the day of the assault."

The court heard how the accused had no previous convictions.

Judge Desmond Zaidan ordered that the accused pay €1,500 compensation to the injured party.

Judge Zaidan ordered that if the accused pays compensation, then  Section 1(a) will be imposed.

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This large 6-bed home in Donadea is sure to interest those looking for a bright home with plenty of space and it includes a sunroom, office/gym, a garage and c.7 acres for a cost of €410,000.

Farrelly & Southern are delighted to present to the market "Timahoe", Donadea, Naas, Co Kildare, a fine detached family home extending to circa. 2400 sq ft which is presented in turn key condition.

Inside this quality home comprises of 6 bedrooms (2 bedrooms currently used as an office and gym), 4 bathrooms (3 en suite with a family bathroom), a spacious entrance hall, living room with pot belly stove and feature bay window, kitchen/dining room with large 30kw stove with back boiler, lovely peaceful living area just off the kitchen and a beautiful sunroom capturing the sunny aspect of the house.

A spacious entrance hallway greets visitors

The large kitchen is perfect for a family

The bright sunroom receives plenty of light all year round

Outside the property is perched on an elevated circa .7 acre site with landscaped garden and sweeping stoned driveway, this spacious property offers potential purchasers the chance to acquire their forever home. There is a detached block built garage adjacent to the property.

There is plenty of open space outside

"Timahoe" is located in an unspoilt country location, only circa 10 minutes to Prosperous, 15 minutes to Clane, 20mins to Naas, 20 minutes to Maynooth and 20 minutes to Kilcock.

Located 20 minutes from M7 and M4. Minutes drive to local attractions Donadea Forest and Wallaby Woods and the famous Roaches sinking Pub with the Grill Shack Restaurant. Timahoe has an abundance of sports facilities and a local playground.

This stunning property is sure to appeal to all sectors of the property market and viewing comes highly recommended by contacting Farrelly & Southern on 083 3007700 and check out 25 images at www.daft.ie

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‪Firefighters battled a truck fire on the M7 earlier between Junction 14 and Junction 15.

Crews from Portlaoise, Stradbally and Monasterevin from Kildare Fire Service responded to the incident.

The Motorway was closed Eastbound from Juntion 15.

Foam was used to extinguish plastic sheeting burning.

An Garda Síochána and Transport Infrastructure Ireland workers were also in attendance.‬

Photos: Laois Fire Service.

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An appeal has been issued to trace the whereabouts of a 14-year-old girl who is missing from her home in Co Wicklow.

Elisha Carroll is missing from her home in Blessington. She was last seen on 10 April 2019.

She is described as 5’5", of medium build and with short brown hair. When last seen, she was wearing jeans, a read and black shirt and a navy jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Blessington Garda Station on 045 857620.

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In Kildare, there has been an encouraging response from businesses in the last quarter in response to the threat of a no-deal Brexit.

The number of businesses across different sectors that are actively preparing for the threat that Brexit poses is continues to increase.

Richard Dunne, AIB Brexit advisor for Kildare, Laois and Offaly commented: “We continue to keep in close consultation with our most heavily impacted Brexit customers particularly in the manufacturing and food sectors in the region. They are continuing to implement strategies such as stockpiling in the UK, diversifying to alternative markets and utilising shipping options as opposed to using the UK as a land bridge which are prudent methods of offsetting risk.”

“In the logistics and transport sector in particular we have been working with businesses to provide additional working capital facilities in advance of a potential no deal Brexit. Brexit planning has come into sharp focus for this sector as cross border trade means customer based in the UK & NI are now actively looking for evidence of the appropriate licenses and certification to carry on transport activities in the UK in a no deal situation, documents which were not previously required.”

“Importantly, we are seeing an uplift in the number of businesses coming to us to assess the potential of indirect exposures that they may not have previously contemplated. For example, in the retail sector, customers are carrying out due diligence to establish the supply chain of their wholesalers to ensure there will be no delay on importing products in the event of a no deal Brexit. It is important that all businesses carry out a Brexit review to establish if they need to come and talk to AIB about putting facilities in place, whether it is to hedge against currency exposure, working capital facilities or the SBCI Brexit loan facility. We would like to reiterate that we are open to discussing all potential options with our Brexit impacted customers, to review their requirements and help them navigate this uncertain period.”

The AIB Brexit Sentiment Index for Q1 2019 reveals that two thirds (64%) of SMEs in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) have begun formally planning for or investigating the implications of Brexit – up sixteen percent on the last survey.  56% of SMEs in Northern Ireland (NI) have yet to start their Brexit planning or inquiries.  Concerns over Brexit continue to impact investment plans, with 53% of ROI SMEs and 66% of NI SMEs that planned to invest in their business now reviewing, postponing or cancelling their plans.

The Brexit Sentiment Index baseline is zero, with a potential range from +100 to -100. For Q1 2019, the Index registered a score of -52 in the ROI, from -41 in Q4 2018, and -31 in Q1 2018.

Sentiment in Northern Ireland fell to –38 for Q1 2019 from -31 in Q4 2018. The rise in negativity in ROI is driven by the feeling among SMEs that Brexit is starting to impact business now (46% of them agree compared to 25% in September 2018), with a rising number concerned about the impact Brexit could have on their business in the future (76%).

In the Republic of Ireland the index is at its lowest point for most sectors, with the food & drink sector the most negative, registering a new low (-56), closely followed by the tourism (-55) and retail (-53) sectors.  The percentage of businesses reporting a negative impact on sales in the ROI is now 23%, double the level measured in September 2017 (12%).

AIB’s Brexit Sentiment Index conducted by Ipsos MRBI is a quarterly survey of more than 700 SMEs in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland that assesses the attitudes of SME business leaders on Brexit and the impact on their businesses.

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Kilcullen boxer Dennis Hogan suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Jaime Munguia in a controversial WBO Super Welterweight title fight in Monterrey.

Hogan looked to be connecting with the more punches and showed great work to frustrate his opponent, rarely getting caught, with Munguia admitting it was a difficult night.

But the judges saw it differently and awarded the home boxer the win on a majority decision, 115-113, 116-112 and 114-114.

Hogan said: "I knew I won the fight. I knew in my heart and soul. [I’m] so disappointed to train as hard as I did and for this to happen.

"We came here in good faith and it's no disrespect to anybody here, but apart from the people who scored it and allowed this decision to go through, everybody knows.

"This is bad for boxing, bad for me."

Munguia said in response: "I clearly won the fight."

But he then offered a rematch which said more than his previous words.

"I was always attacking and connected with the harder shots, but if he wants the rematch, we’ll give it to him and even in Australia."

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Kildare Gardai have thanked motorists who heeded the warnings to pass smoothly and safely around temporary M7 works to lift bridge beams into place since Friday night.

Gardai were present at the diversion and revealed they dealt with one driver who was less cooperative, driving erratically through the works.

When this man was stopped and arrested he was found to be over the limit.

Gardai said a court appearance and possible driving disqualification will follow in coming weeks.

As part of the M7 Upgrade project and the construction of the new Osberstown Interchange, bridge beams were lifted into place across the M7 motorway at Junction 9a between junctions 9 (Naas North) and Junction 10 (Naas South).

In order to safely carry out these works and maintain M7 mainline traffic in both directions, traffic was directed around the area of works via the newly constructed off/on slips of the new Interchange.

This temporary arrangement continued until Sunday morning.

Photo by Kevin McFeely Photography on behalf of the SIAC Colas JV

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EMS Copiers Senior Football League Div. 1

Celbridge 1-24 Maynooth 1-9

Moorefield 1-17 Johnstownbridge 2-8

Round Towers 2-9 Carbury 1-12

Naas 2-7 Sarsfields 0-8

Confey 1-13 Athy 2-10

Leixlip 0-14 St. Laurences 0-12

EMS Copiers Senior Football League Div. 2

Ballyteague 1-9 St. Kevins 1-7

Kilcock 2-11 Clane 2-11

Rathangan 2-8 Eadestown 0-12

Two Mile House 1-9 Clogherinkoe 1-9

EMS Copiers Senior Football League Div. 3

Monasterevan 0-21 Rathcoffey 0-2

Sallin 5-12 Milltown 0-4

Ballymore Eustace 4-24 Ellistown 1-5

Allenwood 3-10 Nurney 0-7

Kilcullen 0-15 Straffan 3-6

EMS Copiers Senior Football League Div. 4

Rheban 2-16 Suncroft 1-11

Robertstown 3-17 Castlemitchell 2-6

Cappagh 2-12 Caragh 1-10

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By Kim O'LearyThis lovely, modern family in Athgarvan is sure to impress potential buyers looking for a large home in a quiet and peaceful area to raise a family with a lovely sunroom as well as large gardens for an asking price of €395,000.

Kelly Hudson Properties are delighted to bring to the market “42 The Old Mill Race”, Athgarvan, Co Kildare, a detached property which extends to c.1,800 sq.ft offering light and spacious living accommodation whilst situated in a highly respectable cul-de-sac with an onsite creche and local shops and the famed Athgarvan Inn pub within walking distance.

Inside the property consists of 4 large bedrooms and 3 bathrooms (including master en suite), entrance hallway, sitting room, spacious kitchen/dining room, utility room, and a spacious and bright sunroom which makes the best of the Irish sunshine all year round.

The sitting room is large and leads onto the sunroom

The bright sunroom receives excellent natural light all year round and leads onto the back garden

Outside the property is approached via a cobble lock driveway with ample parking for several cars and the front of the property overlooks a green lawn which would be perfect for a game of football.

Meanwhile, to the rear of the property there is a large back garden in lawn with a patio area. There are also two side entrances for easy access to the property and its lovely gardens.

This property is in excellent condition and it is situated in a very central location within the tranquil Athgarvan village with the local amenities including the famous Athgarvan Inn pub, local shop, Athgarvan GAA, primary school, and it is also just a few minutes walk from the Curragh Plains and a 2 mile journey to the bustling town of Newbridge.

Old Mill Race also has its own creche on site.

Early viewing of this fabulous property is strictly by appointment only, and for more information contact Kelly Hudson Properties on 086 806 1800 and check out 22 images at www.daft.ie

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At the end of 2017 Kildare Co Council secured €1.9m grant aid from the Department of Enterprise, Trade, Business & Innovation.

The funding was allocated to develop a Mid East Regional Innovation Think Space (MERITS) in Naas.

This Hub, co-funded by the Council, will house over 100 tech workers when open in 2020.

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Strong and gusty southeast winds are expected in 15 counties including Kildare.

Average speeds of 50 to 60kmh are predicted with gusts of up to 100km/h possible, strongest about high ground.

Met Éireann have put in place a Status Yellow wind warning for counties; Dublin, Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow, Offaly, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.

It will be in place from 5am Monday, until 5pm Monday.

Heavy rain is also expected in counties; Kilkenny, Wexford, Kerry, Limerick and Tipperary.

Forecasters have issued a lower level warning for these areas from 6pm Sunday, recommending a Status Yellow rainfall warning remain in place until 6pm Monday.

"Heavy rain Sunday night and Monday in these areas will bring a risk of spot flooding, especially in southern parts of these counties," they added.

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Naas District Court heard how a man turned his head in an 'intimidating manner' while an eleven year-old child was in the car.

Garda evidence outlined how on February 7, 2017, at Newbridge, a man was driving past his neighbour who also had her child in the car, when allegations were made that the accused 'turned his head in an intimidating manner.'

The court heard how the accused had one previous conviction in 2011.

Defence Solicitor, Timmy Kennelly, said: "He has ongoing issues."

Judge Desmond Zaidan  ordered that the accused pay a €350 fine.

Free legal aid was offered.

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