Pat Ryan

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All Ireland-winning hurler Pat Ryan convicted of perjury (The Irish Times)

“As part of an ongoing criminal investigation Gardaí this morning charged a male and is due to appear before Limerick District Court today,” said a Garda ...

“He told a brazen lie in the face of this court. Mr Barry appealed again for leniency, to which the judge replied: “Talk to me about truth, about veracity... He told Judge Harney the Director of Public prosecutions “recommended it be dealt with by summary disposal” before the District Court.

All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler Pat Ryan convicted of perjury (Irish Examiner)

Ryan was jailed for two weeks by Judge Patricia Harney at Limerick District Court but immediately appealed the sentence.

The whole criminal justice system is based on truth given to the courts - you’re client is facing very very serious trouble,” the judge told Mr Barry. Imposing a two-week jail sentence on Mr Ryan, the Judge said the “brazen nature” of his evidence in 2020 “cuts to the heart of the criminal justice system”. “He (Mr Ryan) got caught; he expected not to get caught, and now he is in serious trouble, he is facing a jail sentence,” the judge said. Mr Barry appealed again for leniency, to which the judge retorted: “Talk to me about truth, about veracity...this goes to the core of the entire administration of justice.” “He (Mr Ryan) told a brazen lie in the face of this court. Judge Harney told Mr Ryan’s defence solicitor Con Barry: “This is pretty serious stuff, he’s (Mr Ryan) not getting away with it.” Mr Barry said Mr Ryan had “put his hands up” and had “fully cooperated” with the GNBCI - Judge Harney replied “it’s the least he (Mr Ryan) could do”. Judge Harney heard that some time after Mr Ryan told the 2020 hearing that he had not received notification of the alleged speeding offence, Gardai later discovered Mr Ryan had sent an image of the speeding notice from his mobile phone to a “third party”.

Limerick hurler Pat Ryan appeals perjury sentence (RTE.ie)

Three time All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler Pat Ryan has appealed a jail sentence after he was convicted this afternoon of committing perjury.

Mr Barry appealed again for leniency, to which the judge retorted: "Talk to me about truth, about veracity ... Judge Harney replied: "It’s the least he (Mr Ryan) could do." "He (Mr Ryan) got caught; he expected not to get caught, and now he is in serious trouble, he is facing a jail sentence," the judge added.

All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler convicted of perjury (BreakingNews.ie)

Limerick hurler Pat Ryan appeared by appointment at a garda station in Limerick on Tuesday morning.

“He told a brazen lie in the face of this court. The whole criminal justice system is based on truth given to the courts. “He got caught. Imposing a two-week jail sentence on Ryan, she said the “brazen nature” of his evidence in 2020 “cuts to the heart of the criminal justice system”. Garda Swan said it was later “discovered” that Mr Ryan had “forwarded” an image of the speeding notice from his mobile phone to a “third party” who was not identified in court. Garda Swan said Mr Ryan had given “sworn evidence” during the 2020 hearing that he had not received notification of the alleged speeding offence.

All-Ireland Winning Hurler Pat Ryan Convicted Of Perjury (Extra.ie)

Judge Patricia Harney sentenced Ryan to two weeks in prison but the player immediately appealed the sentence. Today's top videos. STORY CONTINUES BELOW. Mr Ryan ...

Mr Ryan appeared by appointment at a Garda station in Limerick this morning. Ryan was originally questioned by members of the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation ( He was arrested on suspicion of committing perjury before a court on October 21 2020 which arose out of an internal Garda investigation into the alleged squaring away of road traffic offences.

All Ireland-winning hurler Pat Ryan convicted of perjury (The Irish Times)

Man (20s) due to appear in Limerick District Court on Tuesday.

Limerick hurler appeals jail sentence for committing perjury (Limerick Post)

LIMERICK hurler Pat Ryan has appealed a jail sentence imposed on him earlier today when he pleaded guilty to committing perjury.

“He told a brazen lie in the face of this court. Mr Barry appealed again for leniency, to which the judge retorted: “Talk to me about truth, about veracity. Your client is facing very, very serious trouble,” she added. He is facing a jail sentence,” the judge said. Some time after Mr Ryan told the 2020 hearing that he had not received notification of the alleged speeding offence, Gardaí discovered he had sent an image of the speeding notice from his mobile phone to a third party. Gda Swan said Mr Ryan had appeared before the court on October 21, 2020, accused of speeding and gave sworn evidence that he had not received notification of the alleged speeding offence.

Hurling ace, 27, handed jail term as judge slams 'brazen lie' and ... (The Irish Sun)

THREE-time All-Ireland winning Limerick hurler Pat Ryan appealed a jail sentence imposed on him tody after he was convicted of perjury.Limerick Distri.

“He (Mr Ryan) told a brazen lie in the face of this court. Imposing a two-week jail sentence on Mr Ryan, the Judge said the “brazen nature” of his evidence in 2020 “cuts to the heart of the criminal justice system”. Garda Swan said it was later “discovered” that Mr Ryan had “forwarded” an image of the speeding notice from his mobile phone to a “third party” who was not identified in court. Judge Harney heard that some time after Mr Ryan told the 2020 hearing that he had not received notification of the alleged speeding offence, Gardai later discovered Mr Ryan had sent an image of the speeding notice from his mobile phone to a “third party”. Garda Swan said Mr Ryan had given “sworn evidence” during the 2020 hearing, that he had not received notification of the alleged speeding offence. [Limerick](https://www.thesun.ie/where/limerick/) District Court Judge Patricia Harney said Mr Ryan, 27, from Doon, Co Limerick, had told a “brazen lie” when he previously gave evidence before the court on October 21, 2020 during a hearing related to speeding charges.

All-Ireland-Winning Limerick Hurler Pat Ryan Appealing Jail Sentence (EVOKE)

Limerick District Court judge Patricia Harney said Ryan, 27, of Doon, Co. Limerick, had told a 'brazen lie' when, on October 21, 2020, he told the court he had ...

Gardaí told Judge Harney that the maximum sentence she could impose was six months in prison and/or a fine of up to €5,000. ‘He (Ryan) told a brazen lie in the face of this court. Judge Harney replied: ‘It’s the least he (Ryan) could do.’ Outlining the facts, Garda Swan told the court that Ryan had appeared there on October 21, 2020, accused of speeding. Mr Barry appealed again for leniency, to which the judge retorted: ‘Talk to me about truth, about veracity… The GNBCI officer added that Ryan was arrested on March 10, 2021, on suspicion of committing perjury during the 2020 court hearing.

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