A MAN who was found on derelict premises in Letterkenny has been fined. Lee McBride (47) , of no fixed abode, Drogheda, Louth, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday via video link. McBride is charged that he entered a building at Aileach, Castle Street, Letterkenny, with the intent to commit an offence. Advertisement Garda Sergeant Maurice […]
Ramelton man jailed for drugs possession
A RAMELTON man currently serving a custodial sentence was handed down a further jail sentence this week when his case was dealt with at Letterkenny District Court. Michael Connors (23), Cashelshanaghan, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday via videolink where he was further imprisoned for three months. Connors is charged that on December 22, 2023 at […]
Man (47) stole Lego worth €1,100
A MAN who stole Lego worth more than €1,100 from Smyth’s Toys in Letterkenny has avoided being jailed. Derek Joyce (47), Brownscross Oldtown, Dublin, was before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Joyce is charged with the theft of Lego to the value of €1,125 from Smyth’s Toy Store in Letterkenny on June 6, 2023. Advertisement […]
Man became ‘Banksy’ causing graffiti damage to Letterkenny buildings
Letterkenny District Court this week heard how a young man turned into street artist ‘Banksy’ when he graffitied a number of local premises. John Hallisey, (26) Rock View Wood Road, Ballincollig, Cork, is charged with five counts of criminal damage on April 7, 2024 at Permanent TSB, Main Street, McGettigan’s Hotel, Upper Main Street, Fonez, […]
Man posted threatening video following dispute with his neighbour
A HORSE breeder who posted a video threatening to kill his neighbour following a dispute has been fined. Matthew Boyle (33), 5 Parkview, Raphoe, was before Letterkenny District Court this week. He is charged with a Section 5 Non-fatal Offences Against the Person Act, threat to kill or cause serious harm, at 4 Parkview, Raphoe, on October 30, […]
Man ordered to pay €20,000 after cutting wires in car at Donegal Rally
A COUNTY Antrim man has been ordered to pay €20,000 to a rally driver after admitting causing damage to the man’s car shortly before he was due to participate in the Donegal International Car Rally. The accused, Samuel John Crothers, pleaded guilty to cutting the fuel pump switch and the fan switch along with three […]
Judge criticises the number of cases being adjourned
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A JUDGE criticised the adjournment of a number of cases at Letterkenny District Court this week. Judge Emile Daly made her comments as she addressed solicitors on Monday. Her comments came as a number of solicitors sought adjournments well into the new year for some of their cases. “A lot of these matters are being […]
Case against Lifford man charged with assault adjourned
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THE case against a Lifford man charged with two counts of assault has been adjourned until next month. Seamus Cooley (50), 6a St Jude’s Court, Lifford, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday via videolink. Cooley is charged with Section 2 assault at Murlog, Lifford. The alleged offence occurred on May 27, 2023. Cooley is also charged […]
Man (70s) to stand trial charged with 28 indecent assault allegations
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A DONEGAL man aged in his 70s is to stand trial charged with 28 indecent assault charges. The man, who cannot be named as a reporting restriction is in place preventing his identity being made public, appeared before Letterkenny District Court on Monday. He did not speak during the brief hearing. Advertisement He is charged […]
Man accused of child sexual exploitation
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A MAN was before Letterkenny District Court this week charged with alleged child sexual exploitation. The man, aged in 30s, who is currently in custody, appeared in the dock of Letterkenny District Court on Monday. A reporting restriction is in place preventing the man from being named. Advertisement Garda Gillian Page gave evidence of charging the man at […]