Man denies committing public order offences in Portlaoise
Published 14th Feb 2024, 18:33 GMT
The man appeared before Portlaoise District Court
A man has denied committing public order offences in Portlaoise.
John McGhee, 46, of Streamstown, Horseleap, Moate, Co Westmeath is accused of distributing or displaying a sign that is threatening or abusive, engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour and failing to comply with the directions of gardai at Fitzmaurice Place, Portlaoise on September 9, 2023.
Mr McGhee represented himself at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
“I will be pleading not guilty, judge,” he told Judge Nicola Andrews.
Judge Andrews set aside a half a day to hear the case.
She adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on May 28 for hearing.