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Case No. 16339Theft and handling stolen property (boat engine) · Co. Donegal · 6 Aug 2024

Donegal man charged with stealing and handling outboard boat engine in Kilcar

Timmy O'Gara, a 21-year-old man of Doonalt, Glencolmcille, has been charged with stealing a Yamaha 2B outboard boat engine, allegedly the property of Arthur McLaughlin, at Cladnageragh Pier in Kilcar on 6 August 2024. He was also charged with handling the same engine at Towney, Kilcar, on 7 August. He appeared before Judge Deirdre Gearty at Letterkenny District Court on 8 August, where gardaí had no objection to bail under conditions. The case was adjourned to 9 September, and legal aid was granted.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court8 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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Where
The boat engine was allegedly stolen at Cladnageragh Pier in Kilcar, County Donegal.
When
The theft is alleged to have happened on 6 August 2024.
What happened
The stolen item was a Yamaha 2B outboard boat engine, said to be the property of Arthur McLaughlin.
Charges
  • Timmy O'Gara is charged with stealing the boat engine.
  • Timmy O'Gara is also charged with handling the same engine at Towney, Kilcar, on 7 August.
In court
  • Timmy O'Gara appeared before Judge Deirdre Gearty at Letterkenny District Court on the new charges on 8 August 2024.
  • Gardaí had no objection to bail under a number of conditions, according to the solicitor for the accused.
  • The case was adjourned until 9 September and legal aid was granted.
Investigation
A garda sergeant told the court there had been no directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions in this case yet.
Other details
Timmy O'Gara, 21, has no previous convictions and separately faces 21 charges over alleged burglaries in Donegal, for which the Director of Public Prosecutions has directed trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court in October.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe boat engine was allegedly stolen at Cladnageragh Pier in Kilcar. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe theft of the boat engine is alleged to have happened on 6 August 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA garda sergeant told the court there had been no directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions in the case yet. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeO'Gara is charged with stealing a Yamaha 2B outboard boat engine, the property of Arthur McLaughlin. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeO'Gara is also charged with handling the same property at Towney, Kilcar, on 7 August. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtO'Gara appeared before Judge Deirdre Gearty on the new charges. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGardaí had no objection to bail under a number of conditions, according to the solicitor for the accused. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 9 September and legal aid was granted. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 8 Aug2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    South Donegal man up for alleged burglaries now charged with stealing boat engine

    Reports new theft and handling charges over a Yamaha 2B outboard boat engine in Kilcar, separate from the earlier burglary charges against the same man.

    accused, Timmy O'Gara, 21, male, named, irish (judged from name)Timmy O'Garavictim, Arthur McLaughlin, irish (judged from name)Arthur McLaughlin