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THREE Limerick men who came to the atten- tion of the gardai while on a stag party in Lahi- nch last week do not plan to return to the seaside town, their solicitors told a court.
Seamus Corbett, of Garryspillane, Knock- long, and Oliver Hayes and Billy Lynch, both of Knocklong, were all convicted of an offence un- der the Public Order Act, on November 13, last, at Main Street, Lahinch.
Sgt Brian Howard told Lisdoonvarna District Court the three defendants were members of a Stag party.
He said Hayes was extremely drunk and abu-
sive, and told gardai “f*** off for yourselves”. He resisted arrest, fell on the ground and refused to get up.
Sgt Howard said Lynch was extremely drunk and very loud. He got into the patrol car and re- fused to get out. When he eventually got out of the car, he thumped the back of it with his fist.
Gda Denis Curtin said Corbett got into an altercation with Lynch, as Hayes was being ar- rested.
Corbett’s solicitor, Jim Finnegan said his cli- ent, a 33-year-old carpenter, had never been in trouble before and does not drink regularly. Mr Finnegan, who also represented Hayes (30), said his client was very drunk, and when asked to go
home was incapable of complying with the in- structions. Eugene O’Kelly, solicitor for Lynch (35), said his client very much regretted the of- fence, which was completely out of character.
Judge Joseph Mangan asked how frequently did the three visit Lahinch and was assured that none plan to return there.
He remanded them on continuing bail, for a professional report re. substance and alcohol abuse to be carried out and presented to the court next January.
“It might be a good idea if they bring a sub- stantial sum of money the next day, and not for the usual purposes people bring money to Lis- doonvarna,” said the judge.