Wicklow District Court round-up: a pub assault, drunk driving and theft among cases heard
The Wicklow PeopleA man was remanded in custody following an alleged assault in Arklow earlier this month.
Trevor Spellman (29), of 10 Kilmartin Drive, Tallaght, Dublin 24, was charged with trespassing and assault causing harm following incidents on July 21, 2025 at 22 St Bridget’s Terrace, Arklow, and Abbey Street, Arklow, Co Wicklow.
The court heard that Bray District Court were still awaiting directions from the DPP, due to Mr Spellman’s period already spent on remand.
Judge David Kennedy remanded Mr Spellman in custody until August 6, with him to appear at Bray District Court via video link on that day.
A woman was fined for engaging in threatening behaviour after a disturbance in Bray earlier this year.
Jacqueline Fitzpatrick (43), of Ballywaltrim Heights, Bray, was charged with threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace on the January 26, 2025, at Flat 4, Seaview Court, Bray, Co Wicklow.
Bray District Court heard that Ms Fitzpatrick began shouting and acting aggressively towards her partner, the gardai were called on the day of the incident and Ms Fitzpatrick hurled profanities aimed at An Garda Síochána.
Ms Fitzpatrick’s solicitor told the court that his client was “completely embarrassed”, the incident occurred due to Ms Fitzpatrick’s excessive alcohol consumption and since the incident she has stayed completely sober.
Judge David Kennedy imposed a €500 fine with a period of five months to pay.
A man was fined after an assault at a pub in Newtownmountkennedy last year.
Vincent Kinsella (41), of 71 Rosmore Park, Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow, was charged with assault on the October 16, 2024 at The Village Inn, Newtownmountkennedy, Co Wicklow.
Council for Mr Kinsella told the court that Mr Kinsella has severe Cystic Fibrosis and was on “a raft of medication” at the time of the incident. His solicitor pointed out his stellar work history and a college degree and said that his client was “extremely remorseful”.
He argued that his good record out weighs this incident and that Mr Kinsella had no previous convictions.
The judge awarded a €500 fine to be paid within five months.
A man has had a warrant for his arrest for speeding in Glenealy last year withdrawn.
Robert Baker O’Reardon, of 5 Alma Place, Monkstown, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, was charged with driving a mechanically propelled vehicle at a speed which exceeded the 50 km/h limit on April 4, 2024, at R752 Ballyduffwind, Glenealy, Co Wicklow.
The court heard Mr O’Reardon was unable to attend Bray District Court due to already being incarcerated since the July 18 at Mountjoy Prison on an unrelated charge.
The warrant was vacated and the matter adjourned until September 11, 2025.
A Wicklow man has been sent forward for trial on multiple charges.
Joe McKeever (26), of 25 Hillview Estate, Ballyguile, Wicklow town, Co Wicklow, is facing several charges including criminal damage and threatening behaviour following an incident on the April 13, 2025 at 1 and 3 Hillview Estate, Ballyguile, Wicklow town, Co Wicklow.
The book of evidence was served on Mr McKeever’s council, with the accused appearing via video link. The case has been sent forward for trial for the next sitting of Wicklow Circuit Court on October 8, 2025.
Judge David Kennedy remanded Mr McKeever in custody.
A man is facing a court hearing after being charged with public order and drugs offences in Bray.
Demostene Braescu (42), of 25 Gardiner Place, Dublin 1, is charged with public order offences and possession of cannabis arising from two separate incidents on May 16, 2024 and June 26, 2025 at Strand Road, Bray, Co Wicklow and at Bray Garda Station.
The judge adjourned the matter until September 15, 2025 to let Mr Demostene Braescu enter a plea of guilty or non-guilty.
A woman is facing trial after being charged with drug possession for sale or supply in Bray.
Ann Marie O’Hagan (43), of 16A Wolfe Tone Square West, Bray, Co Wicklow, was charged with two counts of possession of controlled drugs and one charge for the sale, or otherwise supplying it, to another on the October 5, 2024 at Apartment 158, Heather Hall, Kilruddery Glen, Bray, Co Wicklow.
The court heard the book of evidence and the case was sent for trial at the next sitting of Wicklow Circuit Court on October 8, 2025.
Judge David Kennedy issued Ms O’Hagan with an alibi warning, and the court had no objection to her bond.
Ms O’Hagan was remanded on her own bond of €1,000.
A young Greystones man reported himself to gardaí, the court has heard.
Nick White (20) of 24 Delgany Glen, Greystones, Co Wicklow, appeared before the court in relation to a traffic offence, which occurred on July 13, 2024, in Bray, Co Wicklow.
Bray District Court heard that it was a single vehicle crash, Mr White phoned An Garda Síochána himself after the incident.
Mr White’s solicitor told the court he “was going through some things in his life”. He told the court of his client’s “remorse” and that he was an apprentice still living at home with his parents, who were in court to support him.
Judge David Kennedy was told Mr White’s blood alcohol was 78mg/100, which makes him over the legal limit.
Judge David Kennedy sentenced him to a six-month diving ban and a €250 fine.
He had some kind words for the defendant, saying that he was “hoping he was doing okay now”.
A Wexford woman has avoided a driving disqualification.
Olivia Connors (36) of Ballintray Lower, Riverchapel, Courtown, Co Wexford, appeared before the court in relation to a traffic offence, which occurred on March 23, 2024, at Ballyhenry, Co Wicklow.
The court was told of Ms Connors’s extensive history with driving without road tax or NCT.
Ms Connors’s solicitor told the court that his client was fully aware of the risk she was taking driving without the valid documentation and that she had obtained road tax and NCT for her current vehicle.
Judge David Kennedy was informed that Ms Connor has seven kids, who were all dependent on her financially. He was informed that Ms Connors was seeking leniency.
Judge Kennedy issued Ms Connors with a fine, telling her that if she comes before him again he will impose a driving disqualification.
An Arklow man has been sent forward for trial over an incident in Roundwood last year.
Terry Jameson (42) of 15 Ashfield, Arklow, Co Wicklow, appeared before the court in relation to an alleged incident of criminal damage and theft, which occurred on May 8, 2025, at Roundwood, Co Wicklow.
A book of evidence was served in court and Mr Jameson’s solicitors sought a bail application for Mr Jameson.
He was remanded in custody until his hearing date on October 8 at Wicklow Circuit Court.
Judge David Kennedy told the defendant that it was out of the District Court’s jurisdiction and now in the hands of the Circuit Court judge.
A Bray man has been allowed to continue his bail.
Gary Obrein (27) of 64 Ashlawn Court, Bray, Co Wicklow, appeared before the court in relation to a public order incident, which occurred on June 23, 2025, in Bray, Co Wicklow.
The court heard Mr Obrein has other matters before the court and that he would be allowed to continue his bail under the same conditions.
Judge David Kennedy adjourned to deal with all the matters together on September 2, 2025.