Ireland Donegal soldier ordered to donate to charity over abuse of gardaí in Letterkenny
On 10 March 2024, in the early hours, gardaí spoke to Darragh White, a 31-year-old serving member of the Irish Defence Forces, on Lower Main Street in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, because he was very drunk and disorientated. He was arrested, taken to Letterkenny Garda Station and charged with threatening and abusive behaviour and being intoxicated in a public place. His case was called at Letterkenny District Court, where his solicitor said he had no previous convictions, and he did not attend because he was on a course before a tour of duty to Lebanon. On 14 October 2024 the judge ordered him to pay a €250 donation to the Little Blue Heroes charity and adjourned the case to 9 December for a receipt of the payment.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court14 Oct
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The 31-year-old soldier was charged with two offences arising from a night out in Letterkenny.
- He became aggressive and told gardaí to 'f*** off' when they approached him.
- Where
- The incidents took place on Lower Main Street in Letterkenny, County Donegal.
- When
- The incidents took place in the early hours of 10 March 2024.
- Cause
- Gardaí encountered him at 3.05am and spoke to him because he was very drunk and disorientated.
- Investigation
- He was arrested and taken to Letterkenny Garda Station.
- Charges
- He was charged with threatening and abusive behaviour and being intoxicated in a public place.
- In court
- The case was called at Letterkenny District Court.
- He was not present because he was attending a course in preparation for a tour of duty to Lebanon.
- His solicitor said he had no previous convictions.
- Sentence
- The judge ordered him to make a €250 donation to the Little Blue Heroes charity and adjourned the case to 9 December for a receipt of the payment.
- Other details
- He is a serving member of the Irish Defence Forces.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe 31-year-old soldier was charged with two offences while on a night out in Letterkenny earlier this year. (donegallive.ie)
- whatHe became aggressive and told gardaí to 'f*** off' when approached. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe incidents took place on Lower Main Street in Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe incidents took place in the early hours of 10 March. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationGardaí encountered him at 3.05am and spoke to him because he was very drunk and disorientated. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationHe was arrested, taken to Letterkenny Garda Station and charged. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with threatening and abusive behaviour and being intoxicated in a public place. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe case was called at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtHe was not in court because he was attending a course in preparation for a tour of duty to Lebanon. (donegallive.ie)
- courtHis solicitor said he had no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceThe judge ordered him to pay a €250 donation to the Little Blue Heroes charity and adjourned the case to 9 December for a receipt of the payment. (donegallive.ie)
- otherHe is a serving member of the Irish Defence Forces. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 14 Oct2024Donegal soldier bound for Lebanon appears in court for verbal abuse of garda
Court appearance report. White was not present because he was attending a course before a tour of duty to Lebanon. The judge ordered a €250 donation to the Little Blue Heroes charity and adjourned the case to 9 December for a receipt of payment.
accused, Darragh White, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Darragh White