Dingle Court round-up: a bike, a railway and an alleged bite
The KerrymanOne cyclist, two footballers and an alleged biter were on the list before Judge David Waters at the monthly sitting of the Dingle District Court.
Liam Cremin of 28 Cluain Coille, Dingle was fined €80 for cycling without a light on his bicycle last November at The Tracks.
“The tracks,” said his solicitor Padraig O’Connell. “By the roundabout, the old railway that went through Dingle, for transporting fish to Paris.”
He noted his client walked to court that day.
“I suppose we’re fortunate it’s Dingle and not Beijing where there are 13 million bicycles,” he said.
Pavlo Khlopov (33) of 3 Beginish Apartments, Green Street, Dingle was fined €250 for public order charges. He was charged with intoxication to an extent he could be a danger to himself or others at The Tracks on September 22 and on Main Road, Dingle on September 26.
“Having urinated on the streets, he was arrested for his own safety,” the court heard. His solicitor, Brendan Ahern told the court his client has moved to Kildare and works as a chef. “Unfortunately, in his downtime, he reacts a bit too much,” he noted
Vasilisa Izmalovitis (33) of Ard Na Greine, Dingle was remanded on bail until January 21, 2026 after allegedly biting a garda on the arm on August 19, 2022.
“I take it she was very intoxicated?”
“Highly intoxicated, judge,” said Sergeant Detective Chris Manton.
She was also charged with using abusive language to a garda on August 16, 2023, as well as intoxication in a public place and abusive or threatening behaviour on July 11, 2023.
Her solicitor, Mr Ahern, noted she had “a very positive probation report” and had not committed an offence in two years.
“If that does not last, if she falls off the wagon again, I may impose the ultimate sanction,” said Judge Waters.
Finally, Listowel footballers Denis Quill (24) of Glenoe, Listowel and Tomas Dillon (23) of Gortaclohane had their sentences struck after a rowdy Christmas night in Dingle last year.
The court heard three intoxicated men on Main Street were “getting slightly aggressive” and asked to leave the area at 2.05am on December 8, 2024.
“They failed to do so,” said Sgt Det Manton.
“It’s a classic situation,” said Judge Waters. “People are asked to just walk away, because of alcohol and stupidity they don’t do it.”
It was noted the third man who left had avoided charges.
Solicitor Pat Mann said his clients had researched similar local cases and each donated €750 to Little Blue Heroes Foundation to show regret.
They had no previous convictions. Judge Waters struck the charge and offered a warning.
“It’s a once-offence offer,” he said. “If they come before the court again, even on a minor matter, they’ll have a criminal record.”