Longford man wished to spend ten days in custody instead of paying fine

A defendant who indicated he wished to spend ten days in custody instead of paying a fine will return before Mullingar District Court in March to resolve the non-payment issue.

David Joyce (28) of 35 Palace Crescent, Longford came before Longford Circuit Court in respect of another matter and the resolution of an outstanding bench warrant.

Mr Joyce is charged with criminal damage and violent disorder relating to an incident on October 3, 2021.

The defendant along with three others is accused of committing violent disorder with others to put a person in fear.

Mr Joyce is also accused of criminally damaging windows and doors belonging to Longford County Council.

The other defendants in the case are: John Keenan (28) of 37 Palace Crescent, Longford, Michael Ward (33) 30 Palace Crescent, Ardnacassa, Longford, and Martin Keenan (32) of 81 Ard Na Cassa Avenue Longford.

The defendants are charged with possession of an article to endanger the life of Mary Nevin at 68 Grian Ard Ardnacassa, committing violent disorder put a person in fear, and criminally damaging a windows and doors belonging to Longford County Council.

Mr Joyce was brought before Judge Kenneth Connolly last week on foot of a bench warrant arising from the non payment of the Mullingar District court fine.

Barrister for the defendant, Nicola Delaney BL, indicated her client was willing to serve 10 days in prison to discharge that fine.

Judge Connolly indicated that the fine issue would have to return to Mullingar District Court for resolution.

Having heard the father of three has been complying with bail conditions with regard to the Circuit Court matter the judge remand Mr Joyce on bail to return before Longford Circuit Court on July 9, 2024 to progress the charges against him.