Judge John Neilan said that he is “seriously concerned regarding the constant plague of assaults and fights at fast food restaurants”.
He was responding to evidence that Aidan Reilly of 8 Auburn Village Mullingar was observed jumping across a table and lunging at another male in Abrakebabra at 3.05am on Friday December 8.
Inspector Folan said gardaí had been responding to a 999 call.
Mr Reilly told the court that he was sorry, that he had been very drunk. He also told the judge when asked, that his parents were “not happy” with his behaviour.
The case was adjourned to May 7 for a probation report.