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AN eight-month jail term has been handed down to a man who lashed out at two cars in Kilkishen, caus- ing more than €3,500 damage in the Reet
Before Tulla District Court was James Delaney (21), of Waterpark Heights, Ennis, charged with damag- ing two cars, on May 20, 2007.
Garda Michael Mulryan told the court that when he arrived on the
scene, a row was in progress, involv- ing two men and two women.
He said two cars which were near- by had been damaged. The owners approached the garda and told them that Delaney was the culprit.
He said that the accused was intox1- cated and had his shirt off.
The owner of one of the cars, Tommy Bentley, told the court he heard commotion outside his house. He looked out and saw a row taking je e-leror
He said that more than €3,000 damage had been done to his car.
He said his two young children were also looking out the window and saw the incident.
Ms Godfrey apologised to Mr Bentley on behalf of her client. He replied, “I know that but this car is after costing me €3,000.”
Denise Marsh, whose car was also damaged by Delaney, said she looked out the window of her home and saw the accused “circling the cars.
He was pounding on my car. He kicked out with his legs.” €240 dam- age was caused to her car.
The court was told that the total damage to the cars amounted to €3,561.54. Ms Godfrey said her cli- ent “had something of a blow-out.”
Judge Joseph Mangan jailed De- laney for eight months and fixed a bond in the event of an appeal.
He was unable to meet the recog- nisances of €2,000 and was taken to prison.