A MAN who downed a bottle of vodka at a party in two minutes is a “changed man” who now coaches soccer teams and goes to the gym every day, a court has heard.
Mateusz Fuit, from Manor View, Long Lane, Letterkenny, admitted being drunk in a public place and possession of herbal cannabis at Lifestyle Sports in the town on September 6, 2014.
His solicitor Patsy Gallagher told Judge Paul Kelly that Fuit had been at a house party before his arrest.
“He was involved in a stupid drinking game and consumed a 700ml bottle of vodka in two minutes,” said the lawyer.
However since the incident the 22-year-old had stopped drinking and had returned to education.
Mr Fuit told the judge he “wasn’t like that” anymore.
“I manage the Dunfanaghy U16s and I go to the gym six days each week,” said the defendant.
Judge Kelly told him: “This is not a great example for 16 yr olds.”
The Polish national replied: “It will never happen again – I promise.”
Fuit was ordered to pay €150 to St Vincent de Paul by September 26.