Man was arrested for being drunk in Laois

A man who lost his accommodation was arrested for being drunk in Portlaoise. 

Ross O’Keeffe (30) with an address at 8 Oak Drive, Mountmellick was arrested in Lyster Square, Portlaoise on May 28, 2024.  

Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes told a sitting of Portlaoise District Court that the man had 75 previous convictions. 

Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick said the man had accommodation locally and had been asked to leave but had nowhere to go.  

She said sadly, he turned to drink and was arrested. 

Judge Andrew Cody fined the man €400 and granted legal aid.