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Case No. 10871Burglary and assault causing harm · Co. Donegal · 16 Nov 2024

Ballyshannon man charged with burglary and assault; judge refuses jurisdiction

Conor Gilmartin, a 30-year-old man of East Rock, Ballyshannon, is charged with burglary and with assaulting Shaun Gallagher, a man, causing him harm. The charges relate to an incident on November 16, 2024 at Main Street, Laghy, County Donegal. Gilmartin, who was represented by a solicitor, appeared at Donegal District Court, where Judge Éiteáin Cunningham viewed a medical report and photos of injuries. The judge refused jurisdiction because a fracture was sustained and surgical intervention was required, and the case was adjourned for further directions, as reported on February 24, 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Conor Gilmartin, a 30-year-old man of East Rock, Ballyshannon, is charged with burglary and assault causing harm.
Other details
  • The victim is Shaun Gallagher, a man.
  • The injured man sustained a fracture and required surgical intervention, according to the judge's ruling.
  • Donegal Live reported the hearing on February 24, 2026.
Where
The charges relate to an incident at Main Street, Laghy, County Donegal.
When
The charges relate to November 16, 2024.
Charges
  • Gilmartin is charged with assaulting Shaun Gallagher and causing him harm.
  • Gilmartin is charged with entering a building known as the home of Shaun Gallagher as a trespasser and committing an arrestable offence, assault causing harm, therein.
Investigation
Inspector Tony Byrne handed the court a medical report and photos of the injuries.
In court
  • Judge Éiteáin Cunningham viewed the medical report and photos of injuries at Donegal District Court.
  • The judge refused jurisdiction because a fracture was sustained and surgical intervention was required.
  • Gilmartin was represented by a solicitor.
  • The case was adjourned for further directions.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe charges relate to an incident at Main Street, Laghy. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe charges relate to November 16, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationInspector Tony Byrne handed a copy of a medical report and photos of the injuries to the judge. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeGilmartin is charged with burglary and with assaulting a man and causing him harm. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeGilmartin is charged with assaulting Shaun Gallagher and causing him harm. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeGilmartin is charged with entering a building known as the home of Shaun Gallagher as a trespasser and committing an arrestable offence, assault causing harm, therein. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Éiteáin Cunningham viewed a medical report and photos of injuries at Donegal District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused jurisdiction because a fracture was sustained and surgical intervention was required. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGilmartin was represented by a solicitor. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned for further directions. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Feb2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Judge refuses jurisdiction on Ballyshannon man on serious assault, burglary charges

    Reports the District Court hearing at which the judge refused jurisdiction and the case was adjourned for further directions.

    accused, Conor Gilmartin, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Gilmartinvictim, Shaun Gallagher, male, irish (judged from name)Shaun Gallagher