Suspended sentence and fine after 'talk fight' in big Offaly town

Abusive and aggressive to gardai

Published 9th Mar 2026, 20:30 BST Updated 24th Mar 2026, 16:28 BST Man appeared at Tullamore District Court Abusive and aggressive to gardai Sign up to our Offaly Live newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know you can manage your profile, and explore all of the available newsletters from Offaly Live within your account.

A MAN who said he had a “talk fight” with another person was fined €400 and given a one-month suspended prison sentence.

Mihail Rizijs (40), Hophill Grove, Tullamore, pleaded guilty at the local District Court to engaging in threatening, insulting and abusive behaviour at O'Connor Square in the town on December 30 last.

The court was told Mr Rizijs was intoxicated and abusive and aggressive to gardai at the time of the offence.

He had nine previous convictions, including several for public order offences, one for littering and another for not providing a breath sample.

The man had previously been ordered to complete 240 hours of community service.

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Mr Rizijs told the court he was a self employed mobile car mechanic.

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