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Case No. 20327Threatening to kill; possession of a knife · Co. Clare

Croom man jailed for threatening to kill family members

Raymond Creegan, 29, of Croom, County Clare, was sentenced at Limerick District Court on 15 July 2023 after pleading guilty to two counts of threatening to kill and possession of a knife. The threats were directed at his siblings Derek and Ann Marie Creegan and his mother, following incidents in which his mother's face was left black and blue and he posted videos online threatening to rearrange their faces. His siblings gave evidence to the court, and the judge also read a victim impact statement from his parents. Judge Patricia Harney imposed two consecutive four-month sentences for the threat to kill charges, with allowances for time already served in custody.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced15 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
Raymond Creegan, 29, of Croom, threatened to kill his siblings and mother and was in possession of a knife.
Where
The case was heard at Limerick District Court.
When
He was sentenced on 15 July 2023.
Cause
He suffers from mental health problems that arise if he does not take his medication.
Weapon
A knife.
Investigation
His siblings Derek and Ann Marie Creegan gave evidence, and the judge read a victim impact statement from his parents.
Charges
He was charged with two counts of threatening to kill and possession of a knife.
In court
He entered a guilty plea before Judge Patricia Harney.
Sentence
The judge imposed two consecutive four-month sentences for the threat to kill charges with allowances for time in custody.
Other details
  • He has 35 previous convictions, mostly for public order offences.
  • He uses drugs but has not taken them in prison.
  • He cannot access rehabilitation services because of the prescription drugs he has to take.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe defendant is from Croom, County Clare. (limerickpost.ie)
  • causeHe suffers from mental health problems and problems arise if he does not take his medication. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeHe was charged with two counts of threatening to kill and possession of a knife. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick District Court before Judge Patricia Harney. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtHe entered a guilty plea to the charges. (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed two consecutive four-month sentences for the threat to kill charges with allowances for time in custody. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherHe has 35 previous convictions, mostly for public order offences. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherHe uses drugs but has not taken them in prison. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherHe cannot access rehabilitation services because of the prescription drugs he has to take. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherHis parents arrived at a sibling's house with a bag of clothes and their medication in case he was released. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Jul2023
    Sentencedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Man jailed for threatening to kill members of his family

    Reports the sentencing of Raymond Creegan at Limerick District Court, including evidence from his siblings, details of his mental health and drug use, and the imposition of two consecutive four-month sentences.

    convicted, Raymond Creegan, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Raymond Creeganvictim, Derek Creegan, male, irish (judged from name)Derek Creeganvictim, Ann Marie Creegan, female, irish (judged from name)Ann Marie Creeganvictim, female, irish (judged from name)