Wicklow woman fined for smashing sister’s Ring doorbell with hurling stick
The Wicklow PeopleA Wicklow woman has been fined €500 after losing her temper and smashing her sister’s Ring doorbell with a hurling stick.
Emma Whiston (48), of Inishkeen, Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, was fined at Bray District Court after pleading guilty to criminal damage.
The court heard that in early January, Ms Whiston’s sister was at home when she heard a “loud bang”.
Sergeant Mick Canavan told the court that Ms Whiston went outside shouting, wielding a hurling stick, and caused damage to the front of her sister’s house and the Ring doorbell.
Her sister alleged she locked herself and her young son in a bedroom as the incident unfolded. Ms Whiston left the scene in her jeep.
Defence barrister Conor Rubalcava said his client admitted full responsibility for her actions, explaining she reacted out of anger after claiming her sister had assaulted her best friend.
He also noted that Ms Whiston is currently going through a divorce.
Legal aid was granted, as Ms Whiston is in receipt of a €253 social welfare payment.
Judge David Kennedy imposed a fine of €500.