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Case No. 22658Assault on a Garda; public order (threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour); drink driving · Co. Leitrim · 15 Mar 2021

Felix McGrath sentenced for assault on Garda in Kinlough, Leitrim

Felix McGrath, 40, of Manorhamilton, was sentenced at Ballyshannon District Court to a six-month jail term suspended for two years for assaulting Garda Andrea Rogers during a call to a house in Glenview, Kinlough, on 15 March 2021. He was also fined €800 for a public order offence and, on a separate drink-driving charge, fined €200 and disqualified for three years.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced26 Jan
    2 reports
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Key facts

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38 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFelix McGrath is 40 years old and lives at 6 Benbo Heights, Manorhamilton (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe owner of the house indicated his brother was intoxicated and refusing to leave (donegallive.ie, leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatMcGrath was recognised by one of the gardaí and had his fist clenched in an aggressive manner (donegallive.ie)
  • whatHe went to the garden and removed the pillar capping and turned as if he was going to throw it (donegallive.ie)
  • whatGarda Rogers observed McGrath lift a concrete slab off the ground and said he was being very aggressive (donegallive.ie)
  • whatGarda Rogers had to withdraw a safe distance with Garda Nicola Sheerin (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe defendant began punching the garden wall while waiting for assistance (donegallive.ie)
  • whatIt took a number of gardaí to arrest the defendant and he also resisted arrest (donegallive.ie)
  • whatGardaí were forced to place him in handcuffs during the arrest (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThere was a family tragedy around that time including the death of a brother (donegallive.ie)
  • whatThe client had been quiet enough since and had been most courteous and apologetic to gardaí since (donegallive.ie)
  • whatHe had not been drinking since the incident (donegallive.ie)
  • whatLarge amounts of vodka had been consumed on the date in question (donegallive.ie)
  • whatGarda Rogers said she had never met the defendant before the incident (donegallive.ie)
  • whatOn court day the defendant shook her hand and she accepted his apology (donegallive.ie)
  • whatMcGrath had his fist clenched in an aggressive manner and came towards the gardaí. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatMcGrath went to the garden and removed the pillar capping and turned as if he was going to throw it. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatGarda Andrea Rogers observed McGrath lift a concrete slab off the ground. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatMcGrath began punching the garden wall while the gardaí waited for assistance. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatIt took a number of gardaí to arrest McGrath and he resisted arrest. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whatGardaí were forced to place McGrath in handcuffs during the arrest. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at a house in Glenview, Kinlough, Co Leitrim. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at Glenview, Kinlough on 15 March 2021 during a time of Covid restrictions (donegallive.ie, leitrimobserver.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace under the public order act (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMcGrath pleaded guilty to threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace under the Public Order Act. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • chargeCharges of failing to comply with the directions of a garda and intoxication in a public place were withdrawn by the prosecution. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • chargeAssault charges on Garda Sheerin and Garda Carey were withdrawn. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • courtOther charges were withdrawn including failing to comply with the directions of a garda and intoxication in a public place (donegallive.ie)
  • courtSolicitor Gerry McGovern explained the client had not come to the attention of gardaí since the incident (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceHe was given a six month jail term suspended for two years (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceMcGrath was sentenced to six months in prison suspended for two years on his own bond of €100 for the assault on Garda Rogers. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • sentenceMcGrath was fined €800 on the public order charge with 12 months to pay. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • sentenceMcGrath was told to keep the peace and take an anger management course. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • sentenceFor the drink-driving charge, McGrath was fined €200 and disqualified from driving for three years. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherOn a separate drink-driving charge at West End, Magheracar, Bundoran on 19 September 2020, McGrath gave a blood specimen of 202 mgs per 100 ml of alcohol. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherLarge amounts of vodka had been consumed by McGrath on the date of the incident. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherMcGrath had not come to the attention of gardaí since the incident and had not been drinking since. (leitrimobserver.ie)
  • otherThere was a family tragedy and the death of a brother around the time of the incident. (leitrimobserver.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jan2023
    Sentencedleitrimobserver.ie, its first report
    Suspended six month jail sentence after assault on Garda

    Sentencing at Ballyshannon District Court; McGrath pleaded guilty to assault on Garda Rogers and a public order charge, with other charges (assault on Garda Sheerin and Carey, failing to comply with directions, intoxication) withdrawn. Separate drink-driving charge from September 2020 also dealt with.

    convicted, Felix McGrath, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Felix McGrathvictim, Andrea Rogers, female, irish (judged from name)Andrea Rogersvictim, Nicola Sheerin, irish (judged from name)Nicola Sheerinvictim, Carey, irish (judged from name)Carey
  2. 26 Jan2023
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Suspended six month jail sentence after assault on Garda

    Full sentencing hearing details including Garda Rogers' evidence, the defendant's own testimony, the judge's remarks, and the specific sentences imposed.

    victim, Andrea Rogers, female, irish (judged from name)Andrea Rogersvictim, Nicola Sheerin, irish (judged from name)Nicola Sheerinvictim, Carey, irish (judged from name)Careyconvicted, Felix McGrath, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Felix McGrath