A 42-year-old woman was fined at a recent sitting of Roscommon District Court for assault.
Michele Gomez, with an address at Flat 3, Behind Apache Pizza, Church Street, Roscommon Town, pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of section 2 assault, which was acceptable to the court and gardaí. She had initially been charged with assault causing harm to another woman. The offence took place on July 14th, 2024 at The Square, Roscommon Town.
Sergeant Mark Mahon said the assault happened while the victim, who was hit in the head and face, was walking home. The court heard that there had been some past animosity between the accused and the victim.
Ms Gomez’s solicitor Sinead Neilan said the assault was completely out of character and alcohol was involved.
The judge said that while he accepted the guilty plea to the reduced charge, the fine must reflect the original prosecution and handed down a €500 fine.
Fined and disqualifiedfor no insurance
A 28-year-old man was fined at Roscommon District Court for road traffic offences.
Matheus Victor Viera Da Silva, with an address at 3 Hynes Flats, Racecourse Road, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance or a licence on July 20th, 2025 at Cloonybeirne, Roscommon Town.
His solicitor Con Harlow told the court that the accused was a Brazilian national, who was working in the county.
He was fined €200 for driving without insurance and €150 for driving without a driving licence. He was also disqualified from driving for six months.
Man to return to court with money for charity
A 33-year-old man was told he would get the benefit of the Probation Act if he returns to court with €500.
Daniel Cooney, Baylin, Athlone, County Westmeath, appeared before Judge James Faughnan at a recent sitting of Castlerea District Court. He had previously pleaded guilty to criminal damage at Flanagan’s Garage, Tulsk, on August 13th, 2024 and had paid €250 compensation.
His solicitor Ivan Moran told the court that drink had been involved. He added that his client, who had no previous convictions, was employed and doing well.
“It was a wake up call,” the solicitor said. Mr Cooney also told the court he was very intoxicated at the time.
Judge Faughnan said that if the accused returned to court in June with €500 for charity, he would apply the Probation Act.
