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Case No. 26568Breach of Covid-19 health regulations · Co. Donegal · 21 Nov 2020

Donegal bar manager's Covid breach case struck out

Damien McIntyre, 48, of Main Street, Dunkineely, was managing Mac's Bar, owned by his father, when Gardaí inspected the premises at 9.50pm on 21 November 2020 and found a number of persons on the premises during Covid-19 restrictions. McIntyre initially denied having persons on the premises but then admitted it. He pleaded guilty to breaching Covid-19 health regulations at Donegal District Court in June 2022. Judge Deirdre Gearty struck out the case after ordering McIntyre to pay €500 to Solace Cancer Support Centre in Donegal Town.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Acquitted1 Jun
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Damien McIntyre, 48, of Main Street, Dunkineely, was managing Mac's Bar, owned by his father, when Gardaí found a number of persons on the premises.
  • McIntyre initially denied having persons on the premises but then admitted it.
Where
Mac's Bar, Main Street, Dunkineely, County Donegal.
When
An inspection was carried out at 9.50pm on 21 November 2020.
Other details
  • McIntyre had a bill for €4,500 for business insurance.
  • McIntyre and his father have been in the trade a long time and have no previous convictions.
Charges
McIntyre was charged with breaching Covid-19 health regulations.
In court
The case was heard at Donegal District Court in June 2022 before Judge Deirdre Gearty.
Sentence
The case was struck out after McIntyre was ordered to pay €500 to Solace Cancer Support Centre in Donegal Town.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe defendant was managing a bar owned by his father. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatDamien McIntyre, 48, of Main Street, Dunkineely, was the defendant. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatGardaí tried to gain entry at the front of the bar. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatA number of persons could be seen at the back of the premises. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatMcIntyre initially denied having persons on the premises but then admitted it. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatMcIntyre had a bill for €4,500 for business insurance. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatOnly a few people were in the premises. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe two men have been in the trade a long time and have no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenAn inspection was carried out at 9.50pm. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was struck out after the €500 was paid. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceMcIntyre was ordered to pay €500 to Solace Cancer Support Centre in Donegal Town. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Jun2022
    Acquitteddonegallive.ie, first report
    No conviction for bar manager charged with breach of Covid regulations

    Reports the court outcome: McIntyre pleaded guilty but the case was struck out after a €500 charitable donation was ordered by Judge Deirdre Gearty.

    accused, Damien McIntyre, 48, male, named, irish (judged from name)Damien McIntyre