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Probation for woman who told gardai to 'f**k off and die' outside McDonald's

Date
2026-03-12
Stage
Sentence
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

Aisling Cunningham pleaded guilty after directing abusive remarks at gardaí outside a Dún Laoghaire McDonald's while intoxicated. Judge Conor Fottrell imposed a €100 fine and a 12-month probation bond requiring her to avoid illegal drugs and engage with addiction supports.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Probation for woman who told gardai to 'f**k off and die' outside McDonald's. Charges or matters: intoxication in a public place and using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour at McDonald's on Georges Street Upper, Dún Laoghaire, on August 2, 2024. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

Case subjects

Aisling Cunningham

Defendant

Charges: intoxication in a public place and using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour at McDonald's on Georges Street Upper, Dún Laoghaire, on August 2, 2024 (Admitted)

Plea: Guilty

Outcome: As part of the probation order, she must not take illegal drugs and must continue engaging with addiction support services.

Places mentioned

Residence
  • Rory O'Connor Park
  • Abbey Road
  • Dublin
Address Area
  • Georges Street
Court Venue
  • Dún Laoghaire District Court
Garda Station
  • brought to Dún Laoghaire Garda Station

Topics

Drugs Stage Sentence

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