Gardaí were called to a fast food outlet in the lakeside town when he became involved in a dispute with the owner over whether he had paid for a bag of chips.
When Gardaí Tracy Coleman and Áine Troy arrived rom the nearby Killaloe station they were assaulted by the 57 year old.
At Ennis Circuit Court yesterday Judge Gerald Keys handed down an 18 month sentence but suspended it on the grounds of James Ryans good character and submissions made on his behalf.
