Man was threatening and abusive in Laois housing estate

A man has appeared before Portlaoise District Court, accused of threatening and abusive behaviour in Portlaoise.

Liam Carroll (40) of St Brigids Place, Portlaoise was accused of threatening and abusive behaviour at St Brigids Place on May 20, 2026.

Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick told the court that while she could not represent the accused on account of the solicitor’s strike.

Ms Fitzpatrick told the court that she is ‘not happy’ about the situation.

“I’d love to represent this client, I am here to work. I am one of the only people in the room not being paid for working today. I want to cooperate and assist the state, but my hands are completely tied. We are all in the same boat,” Ms Fitzpatrick said.

Judge Cody responded that he has to move the list of cases forward.

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The court heard that the accused had 66 previous convictions, with a lot that are historical.

“Sorry for what happened, it won’t happen again,” the accused told judge Andrew Cody.

The judge ordered that the defendant undertake 40 hours of community service in lieu of one month.