Gardaí arrest two at Kerry village fair after failures to appear in court in Cork and Limerick
The KerrymanTwo men wanted by gardai for failing to make court appearances in Limerick and Cork were found at a fun fair in a small Kerry village.
On Monday, gardaí found the men in Brosna, a village of just 122 residents. They appeared before Judge David Waters at Killarney District Court the following day.
Stephen Cullen (20) of 28 Courtown Bridge Drive, Knocknaheeney, Cork had travelled to Brosna for work at the fair. He had two charges for cannabis possession in February and November 2023, and a third charge for using threatening or abusive language from July 2024.
He had failed to appear in court in Cork city on six occasions but his arrest at the village square brought him before a judge.
Mr Cullen was remanded on bail for €200 and his case was adjourned to Cork District Court on October 16.
‘If he’s arrested before me again, it is almost certain I will refuse bail,” said Judge Waters.
A few minutes later, another man arrested at the Brosna fair had his case heard.
“Were all the gardaí in Brosna yesterday?” asked Judge Waters.
“There were a good few, judge,” replied the court presenter.
Ian Lear (32) of Upper Main Street, Brosna, was charged with cannabis possession on October 30, 2023 and had failed to appear in Limerick District Court on July 30.
“He lives in the square of Brosna and was out with the people of the fun fair, judge,” said the court presenter.
Mr Lear was released on a bond and his case adjourned to Limerick District Court on October 15.