“It was borderline indictable"

“He was travelling at speeds up to 180kph on back roads, went straight through a crossroads – it was a 50kph zone through one village"

The accused was described as a "decent guy"

“She has had significant drug issues"

The man faces a trial in the circuit court

A MAN charged under the 1989 Incitement to Hatred Act for racially abusing a man in Kildare town brought a raised eyebrow to the judge when the charge was read to the court.

The man in his 20s who can’t be named to protect the identity of the injured party

Judge Fay said: “She now has a choice what kind of Christmas her children are going to have."

“Do you appreciate the amount of time, garda time, that went into trying to help you from your husband’s behaviour?”

The Kildare man pleaded guilty to criminal damage costing €2,000

"I’m only thinking about the language”.

He was arrested on one occasion in a shopping centre

“It was juvenile behaviour,” quipped defending solicitor Seamus Boyle

The accused allegedly told the doorman at the public house in Portlaoise that he knew where he lived.

“What’s the state alleging? ‘Fatal Attraction’?” mused the judge

“far too much to drink”

Relates to posts made on Facebook

The man has been in custody since 29 August

The men are also alleged to have attempted to convey 11 mobile phones into the prison

“Everybody knows Paddy! He’s right there!”