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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13059Explosives offence (throwing ignited fireworks), theft, criminal damage, assault · Co. Donegal · 8 Dec 2024

Charles Gallagher charged with throwing ignited fireworks at Killybegs nightclub

Charles Gallagher, 33, of Killybegs, appeared at Donegal District Court on 29 July 2025 charged with throwing ignited fireworks at The Cope Night Club on 8 December 2024, theft from Eurogiant Donegal Town on 22 July 2025, criminal damage to the Cope Bar, and assault on Delores Robinson. The cases were adjourned to 3 September 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • investigationGarda Brendan Waters gave evidence of arresting the defendant for the purpose of charge. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe faces two charges of throwing an ignited firework at The Cope Night Club, Main Street, Killybegs on 8 December 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe fireworks offences are contrary to Section 80(1)(b) of the Explosives Act, 1875. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with theft of four Trybe Powerbank 5000mAh on 22 July 2025 from Eurogiant, Donegal Town. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe theft offence is contrary to Section 4 of the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) Act 2001. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with causing criminal damage to the Cope Bar, Killybegs, property of Delores Robinson, on 8 December 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe criminal damage offence is contrary to Section 2(1) of the Criminal Damage Act, 1991. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with assaulting Delores Robinson at The Cope Bar, Killybegs on 24 August 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Donegal District Court on Monday, 29 July 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtInspector Aoife Curley said some matters were directed for summary disposal but a small query still needed resolving. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Sandra Murphy was sitting for her final time ahead of her move from District 2 to District 3. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe cases were adjourned to Donegal District Court on 3 September 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is Charles Gallagher, 33, of Conlin Road, Killybegs. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Jul2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man charged with allegedly throwing ignited fireworks at Donegal nightclub

    Details the full set of charges, the not-guilty plea, the solicitor's concern about bail length, the DPP's summary disposal direction with a pending query, and the adjournment to 3 September 2025.

    accused, Charles Gallagher, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Charles Gallaghervictim, Delores Robinson, female, irish (judged from name)Delores Robinsonvictim, Ray McLoon, male, irish (judged from name)Ray McLoon