Ireland Case No. 10682Burglary · Co. Donegal · 30 Jun 2024
Donegal Garda charged with burglary and harassment, case adjourned
On June 30, 2024, at Wood Park, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, Garda Alan O'Mahony, who is stationed at Letterkenny Garda Station, is alleged to have committed offences against Joseph O'Donnell, including burglary and assault. On 3 March 2026 he was charged, and the case was mentioned at Letterkenny District Court, where he was represented by his solicitor and was not present. The case was sent for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court and adjourned until June 2, 2026, so a book of evidence can be served on him. He is currently suspended from duty while the investigation continues.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court3 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Garda Alan O'Mahony, stationed at Letterkenny Garda Station, is to stand trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court.
- Where
- The alleged offences took place at Wood Park, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny.
- When
- The alleged offences are said to have happened on June 30, 2024.
- Charges
- He is charged with entering a building as a trespasser with intent to commit an arrestable offence.
- He is charged with criminal damage to a duvet by throwing a lit cigarette on it and burning it.
- He is charged with assaulting Joseph O'Donnell at the same location and on the same date.
- He is charged with causing damage to the handle of the front door of the house.
- He is charged with sending a grossly offensive communication, namely a photograph of a woman to another person.
- Other details
- Reports describe the case as burglary and harassment, while the listed charge is sending a grossly offensive communication.
- In court
- The case was mentioned at Letterkenny District Court before Judge Emile Daly, reported on 3 March 2026.
- He was not in court and was represented by his solicitor, Mr Patsy Gallagher.
- The case was adjourned until June 2, 2026 to allow a book of evidence to be served on him.
- Investigation
- He is suspended from duty while the investigation is ongoing.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been reported, as the case has not reached trial.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAlan O'Mahony, a Garda stationed at Letterkenny Garda Station, is to stand trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe alleged offences took place at Wood Park, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe offences are alleged to have happened on June 30, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with entering a building as a trespasser with intent to commit an arrestable offence. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with damaging a duvet by throwing a lit cigarette on it and burning it. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with assaulting Joseph O'Donnell at the same location and on the same date. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with causing damage to the handle of the front door of the house. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with sending a grossly offensive communication, namely a photograph of a named woman to another person. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case was mentioned at Letterkenny District Court before Judge Emile Daly. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned until June 2, 2026 to allow a book of evidence to be served on the accused. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe accused was not in court but was represented by his solicitor, Mr Patsy Gallagher. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe accused is currently suspended from duty because of the ongoing investigation. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 3 Mar2026Case adjourned of Donegal-based Garda charged with burglary and harassment
First report of this case. Adds the charges, the adjournment to June 2, 2026, the defence solicitor, and that the accused Garda is suspended from duty.
accused, Alan O'Mahony, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan O'Mahonyvictim, Joseph O'Donnell, irish (judged from name)Joseph O'Donnell