News - Sean Stakelum

Drug-driving Longford pharmacist avoids jail after giving €30,000 to garda he assaulted

In court today, Stakelum gave Garda Gillespie €30,000 in compensation.

Feb 19, 2026 16:26

Drug-driving Longford pharmacist, who assaulted a garda, due to be sentenced today

At Longford Circuit Court last week, 42-year-old Sean Stakelum, of Park Road, Longford, pleaded guilty to charges arising from incidents in October 2020 - including assaulting a garda, dangerous driving, and drink and drug-driving.

Feb 19, 2026 07:21

Longford pharmacist warned he could be jailed for assaulting garda

The court heard the Garda dislocated his shoulder, broke his finger, and missed 18 months’ work.

Feb 12, 2026 15:07

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