Man fined after being drunk and ‘looking for a taxi’ near Sligo roundabout
The Sligo ChampionA 39-year-old man told gardaí that he was looking for a taxi when they observed him staggering near a Sligo roundabout. He was amongst a number of defendants before Sligo District Court.
Anthony Mulpeter (39) of Maryville, Melitta Road, Co. Kildare was charged with being intoxicated at the Magheraboy Road, Magheraboy, Sligo on November 29, 2025.
Sergeant David McDonagh told the court that at 2:40am, gardaí were on duty when they noticed the defendant staggering along the road near a roundabout. Mulpeter was highly intoxicated and told gardaí that he was looking for a taxi.
The court heard that Mulpeter had three previous convictions, all for intoxication.
Mr Mark Mullaney, solicitor (defending), told Judge Ciaran Liddy that his client was attending a social event, when he left the place and got lost. He added that Mulpeter was very fortunate that the gardaí saw him and arrested him for his own safety.
Mr Mullaney said that Mulpeter’s means were modest and asked Judge Liddy to direct him to make a contribution to the poor box.
Judge Liddy replied that it was a bit light for a man with three previous convictions and fined Mulpeter €350.
Also before Sligo District Court was Vinna Rolston (55) of Maryville Hostel, Finisklin, Sligo. She was charged with being intoxicated at Far Finisklin Road, Sligo on May 13. The defendant did not appear at court.
Garda Mark Mulhern told the court that he received a report of a highly intoxicated woman. Upon arrival, Mulhern observed Rolston being highly intoxicated on the footpath. She was arrested for her own safety and conveyed to Sligo Garda Station.
Wayne Davey (34) of Kiltycahill, Hazelwood, Calry was charged with being intoxicated on Grattan Street, Sligo on January 6.
Sgt McDonagh told the court that at 1:45am, gardaí were on patrol when they observed a disturbance outside Gracie’s Bar. Davey was unsteady on his feet and was deemed a danger to himself and others.
The court heard that the defendant had one previous conviction.
Ms Laura Spellman, solicitor (defending) told Judge Liddy that it was out of character for her client. She added that Davey apologised to gardaí and fully co-operated with them. Ms Spellman continued that her client works part-time and that he will not be before the court again on public order matters.
Judge Liddy directed Davey to donate €200 to charity and adjourned the case for a week for him to do so.
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