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Case No. 4420Assault causing harm, resisting arrest · Co. Clare · 21 Dec 2024

Clare man sentenced to community service for assaulting Garda while under influence of magic mushrooms

Jonathan O'Donoghue, 45, pleaded guilty at Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis to assault causing harm to a Garda and resisting arrest at the Killaloe Hotel and Spa on 21 December 2024. Judge Alec Gabbett imposed 120 hours of community service.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced4 Dec
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHotel staff contacted Gardaí, who found O'Donoghue naked on a balcony of his hotel room. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatGarda Coughlan suffered only minor injuries in the assault. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened at the Killaloe Hotel and Spa. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on December 21 of the previous year. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeO'Donoghue said he had consumed magic mushrooms. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeJonathan O'Donoghue pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to Garda Donal Coughlan and resisting arrest by Garda Conor Horan. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at a Killaloe District Court sitting in Ennis. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge said O'Donoghue's intoxication became so intense that it became a disability. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Alec Gabbett imposed 120 hours of community service. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe defence said O'Donoghue has no previous convictions for assault. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe defence said O'Donoghue has written a letter of apology to Gardaí and hotel staff. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Dec2025
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Gardai found man 'naked and out of his mind' on balcony after 'magic mushrooms'

    Court hears man found naked on hotel balcony after consuming magic mushrooms; he pleaded guilty and received community service.

    convicted, Jonathan O'Donoghue, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jonathan O'Donoghuevictim, Donal Coughlan, male, irish (judged from name)Donal Coughlan