Meanwhile in Ireland

    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER!

    What's Hot

    Top 10 Irish TIKTOKERS and INSTAGRAMMERS to follow in 2023

    March 28, 2023

    The Banshees of Inisherin EXPLAINED (real meaning and THEMES)

    March 27, 2023

    10 CONTROVERSIAL food combinations that can END friendships

    March 27, 2023
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Meanwhile in Ireland
    • Home
    • News
    • Craic
    • Sports
    • More
      • Culture
      • Dublin
      • Funny
      • Irish People
      • Interesting News
      • Satire
      • The Drink!
      • Travel
      • TV and Movies
      • Viral
    • Shop
    Facebook YouTube Instagram TikTok
    Meanwhile in Ireland
    You are at:Home » News » Craic » Garda escapes drink-driving charges because ‘nagging wife drove him to drink’
    Craic Satire

    Garda escapes drink-driving charges because ‘nagging wife drove him to drink’

    Gerald LeinsterBy Gerald LeinsterDecember 13, 2019No Comments3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Share:
    Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email

    A serving member of An Gardaí Siochana avoided prosecution today after he was recently charged for driving under the influence of alcohol.

    In Castlebar District Court, Judge Thomas Moran dismissed the state’s case against Garda Timmy Murphy as was won over by the personal circumstances that led Mr. Murphy to the drink.

    The Prosecution’s case

    Credit: wikipedia.org

    The States’ case was backed-up by overwhelming scientific and medical evidence but was deemed by Judge Moran to be outweighed by the mitigating factors entered by Garda Murphy’s defence solicitor.

    The States’ case centred on the undeniable facts that Garda Murphy was arrested by Gardaí from the adjoining division on 15 June 2019.

    Officers came across him driving in circles around a field beside a Castlebar pub in the early hours. When tested, Garda Murphy was three times over the legal alcohol limit.

    In a terrible state

    “He was in a terrible state,” the arresting Garda Mick O’ Sullivan told the court. “Driving around the field in ever-decreasing circles, shouting at the top of his voice ‘Jaysus I can’t go home, arrest me and throw away the key’ he pleaded.”

    “Shur, we knew straight away he was ‘one of our own,” Garda O’Sullivan went on. “Like, as you know Judge we’re a bit hesitant to ‘pull’ one of the lads. But Jaysus, he was pleading with us to lock him up. Shur, what could we do?”

    Credit: wikipedia.org

    Mitigating circumstances

    Niall O’Brien, Defence Solicitor for Garda Murphy, detailed the mitigating circumstances surrounding the case; “It’s a terribly sad case Judge. Shur, you know the way it is yourself,” he said while approaching the bench.

    “Poor auld Garda Murphy has a wife who would drive any man to drink. She’s a right auld nagging hag. Shur you know the type, Judge?” he asked, with the judge listening intently. 

    “There isn’t a day goes by that she isn’t on to him about something or other, the poor misfortunate. Seriously Judge,” he went on.”It’s nag, nag, nag with that woman.

    “Only last week she had him painting the front room, the back room and the main bedroom. He’s forever cutting the lawn, her mother’s lawn and her fecking sister’s lawn. She’d talk the hind leg off an ass — you know the type.”

    Bravery Awards

    Credit: William Murphy / Flickr

    “On the night in question, Garda Murphy took advantage of his wife being out playing bingo and headed to meet some of his garda mate for a pint. But when he saw the rest of the lads enjoying themselves I suppose he had ‘the few too many’.”

    “You might be aware Judge that Garda Murphy recently and single-handily took on a gang of armed raiders, rescued five babies from a house fire and jumped into a raging river to save the lives of three nuns. So his bravery is not in question.”

    “But Judge,” the solicitor continued, “that night he couldn’t face the nagging of his wife. So he spent hours driving around the field beside the pub, afraid to go home — it’s a sad case Judge,” he concluded.

    Charges dismissed

    In dismissing the charges against Garda Murphy the Judge — himself a married man — said he sympathised entirely with the defendant and bound Murphy’s wife to the peace for three months. 

    “The law is telling me one thing but my heart another. There’s no way I can prosecute a man treated so badly by his wife. Case dismissed.”

    Disclaimer

    This article is satire. We do satire articles because it is great craic and Irish people love it! Articles in this section are spoof articles which should not be taken as the truth, nor are they are intended to offend.

    Share. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    Avatar photo
    Gerald Leinster
    • Website

    Gerald Leinster is one of Ireland's most noteworthy journalists, columnists and commentator on Irish and international issues. Often accused of being more right-wing than Genghis Khan whom he admires greatly, Gerald is an Oxbridge graduate. He has authored many best-selling books including the recent ' The Margaret Thatcher I knew and Loved' and his previous bestseller 'Reagan, Bush, and Trump -- Gods of Their Time.' In his spare time, you might find Gerald relaxing on a golf course in Kildare, watching International rugby or dining out in Dublin's more fashionable restaurants. Although he strives for a professional journalistic apolitical stance, he feels strongly about the reunification of Ireland and the UK. He also holds membership of both Fine Gael and Fianna Fail.

    Related Posts

    Top 10 Irish TIKTOKERS and INSTAGRAMMERS to follow in 2023

    By Grainne KavanaghMarch 28, 2023

    Top 10 DECEITFUL things airlines do get your MONEY

    By Jade PoleonMarch 23, 2023

    Top 10 best Irish PODCASTS in 2023, RANKED

    By Grainne KavanaghMarch 22, 2023

    10 CONTROVERSIAL reasons Beamish is BETTER than Guinness

    By Jade PoleonMarch 15, 2023
    Latest Articles

    Top 10 Irish TIKTOKERS and INSTAGRAMMERS to follow in 2023

    March 28, 2023

    The Banshees of Inisherin EXPLAINED (real meaning and THEMES)

    March 27, 2023

    10 CONTROVERSIAL food combinations that can END friendships

    March 27, 2023

    The 10 CRAZIEST Titanic conspiracy theories, EXPLAINED

    March 24, 2023
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    Don't Miss

    Happy Christmas from TG4: what’s on

    By Meanwhile in IrelandDecember 12, 2022

    This Christmas on TG4, TG4 will showcase the best of Christmas with something for everyone,…

    Eucharist appears to bleed: Mayo miracle or holy hoax?

    June 24, 2022

    Sinn Féin more likely to get All-Ireland than Mayo, bookies claim

    September 23, 2021

    Prince William and Kate “barred” from Copper Face Jacks

    March 6, 2020

    Subscribe to our Newsletter!

    We specialise in Bizarre Irish News, Viral Videos and general Irish Craic.

    • Home
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • Guests Posts
    • Team
    • Work for us
    • Terms of use
    • Privacy policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Copyright
    • Shop
    Follow us

    Connect with us on your favourite social media app.

    Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube TikTok
    Contact us

    19 Arthur St, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT1 4GA.

    [email protected]

    Subscribe to our Newsletter!

    ©Copyright 2019 - Meanwhile in Ireland | Trading under Emerald Green Media

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.