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Case No. 13789Resisting a peace officer · Co. Donegal · 17 Mar 2024

Castlefin man before court over resisting gardaí in Ballybofey

Brandon Bogan, a 24-year-old man from Castlefin, was arrested after an incident with gardaí on Navenny Street in Ballybofey, Co Donegal, on 17 March 2024 at 7.16pm. Gardaí said he told them to f*** off and raised his arm in a threatening manner, and he was charged with resisting a peace officer acting in the execution of his duty. He appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where he pleaded guilty and his solicitor said he had no previous convictions. Judge Éiteáin Cunningham adjourned the case so he could donate €200 to St Vincent de Paul, which the judge said would leave him without a criminal record. The latest reported step is that adjournment, reported on 9 May 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Gardaí said a Castlefin man told them to f*** off and raised his arm in a threatening manner.
  • The argument continued down an alleyway before gardaí intervened.
Cause
Gardaí observed the man arguing with a female.
Where
The incident happened on Navenny Street in Ballybofey, Co Donegal.
When
The incident happened on 17 March 2024 at 7.16pm.
Investigation
He was arrested and remained uncooperative at Letterkenny Garda Station.
Charges
He was charged with resisting a peace officer acting in the execution of his duty, naming Sergeant Brendan McCann.
In court
  • He appeared at Letterkenny District Court, as reported on 9 May 2025.
  • He pleaded guilty to the charge.
  • His solicitor said he had no previous convictions.
  • Judge Éiteáin Cunningham said she would not tolerate abuse of gardaí.
  • The case was adjourned to allow a donation to be made.
Sentence
The judge said he would be left without a criminal record if he donated €200 to St Vincent de Paul.
Other details
One article's Garda account calls the accused Brogan, while the case name and other reporting use Bogan.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA Castlefin man told gardaí to f*** off and raised his arm in a threatening manner. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe argument continued down an alleyway before gardaí intervened. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatHe was arrested and remained uncooperative at Letterkenny Garda Station. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened on Navenny Street in Ballybofey. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 17 March 2024 at 7.16pm. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeGardaí observed the man arguing with a female. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with resisting a peace officer acting in the execution of his duty. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHe pleaded guilty to the charge. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor said he had no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Éiteáin Cunningham said she would not tolerate abuse of gardaí. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to allow the donation to be made. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge said he would be left without a criminal record if he donated €200 to St Vincent de Paul. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 May2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Castlefin man abused gardai in St Patrick's Day incident in Ballybofey

    Adds the court appearance, guilty plea, charge wording, Garda evidence and the adjournment for a charity donation. The article calls the accused "Brogan" in the Garda account and gives the year as 2024, though it was published in 2025.

    accused, Brandon Bogan, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Brandon Bogan