Ireland Drumkeen man sent forward for trial over alleged assault of two people
Rory Gildea, a 31-year-old man with an address in Drumkeen, Co Donegal, is charged with three counts of assaulting two people, Shannon Duffy and Oisin Fullen, causing harm. The charges relate to an incident at Forest View, Drumkeen, on 8 October 2022 and to incidents at Back Lane, Ballybofey, on 7 May 2023. Gildea appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where a book of evidence was served, and he was sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, with the judge applying an alibi warning and granting legal aid with one legal counsel. Bail was granted on the same previous terms with a signing-on condition and curfew removed, and the latest report, published on 24 July 2024, says he is to stand trial in the Circuit Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court24 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Rory Gildea, aged 31 with an address at Forest View, Drumkeen, is charged with assaulting two people.
- Charges
- He faces a total of three charges.
- He is charged with assaulting Shannon Duffy causing harm at Forest View, Drumkeen, on 8 October 2022.
- He is charged with assaulting Shannon Duffy causing harm at Back Lane, Ballybofey, on 7 May 2023.
- He is charged with assaulting Oisin Fullen causing harm at Back Lane, Ballybofey, on 7 May 2023.
- The charges are contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Persons Act, 1997.
- Where
- The incidents took place at Forest View, Drumkeen, and at Back Lane, Ballybofey.
- In court
- He appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where Garda Gillian Page served him with a book of evidence.
- He was sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.
- The judge applied the alibi warning and granted legal aid with one legal counsel for the trial.
- Other details
- Bail was granted on the same previous terms, with a previous signing-on condition and curfew removed.
- When
- The court appearance was reported in an article published on 24 July 2024.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA Drumkeen man is to stand trial in the Circuit Court for allegedly assaulting two people. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe faces a total of three charges. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with assaulting Shannon Duffy causing harm at Forest View, Drumkeen, on October 8, 2022. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with assaulting Shannon Duffy causing harm at Back Lane, Ballybofey, on May 7, 2023. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with assaulting Oisin Fullen causing harm on the same date and at the same place as the second charge. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe charges are contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Persons Act, 1997. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe accused appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where a book of evidence was served. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe accused was sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe judge applied the alibi warning and granted legal aid with one legal counsel for the trial. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceBail was granted on the same previous terms, but a previous signing-on condition and curfew were removed. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Jul2024Drumkeen man faces trial for assault of two people
Reports that Rory Gildea appeared at Letterkenny District Court, was sent forward for trial to Letterkenny Circuit Court, and faces three assault charges involving two people, with dates and places for each charge. Also reports the judge's alibi warning, legal aid, and bail terms.
accused, Rory Gildea, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Rory Gildeavictim, Shannon Duffy, irish (judged from name)Shannon Duffyvictim, Oisin Fullen, irish (judged from name)Oisin Fullen