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Father who threw eggs at post office told to "change his short pants into long pants"
Summary
Daniel O'Neill, 21, was heard at Balbriggan District Court for throwing eggs at the Balbriggan Post Office on 8 February, causing criminal damage, and for throwing a rock through a glass window at Whiteheart Inn on 22 February, smashing the window and breaking a glass candlestick holder. He has six previous convictions. Judge Patrick Clyne told him to 'change his short pants into long pants', noting his stable relationship and 13‑month‑old son, and that he must address his anger. The judge ordered a Probation & Welfare Report and remanded him on continuing bail to appear again on 1 May.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Father who threw eggs at post office told to "change his short pants into long pants". Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- February 8th Hearing Or Sentence
- May 1st Adjournment
- 2014-02-27 Publication
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