Case No. 1765Assault (Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997) · Co. Dublin
Garda detective Trevor Bolger pleads guilty to assaulting his then-wife, also a garda
Trevor Bolger, a 48-year-old detective garda, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 28 April 2025 to assaulting his then-wife, who was also a serving member of An Garda Síochána at the time. The assault took place in 2012 in Dublin. Bolger, who has more than 20 years of service and spent most of his career in the north Dublin region, was suspended from duty for over five years pending the court process, during which his remuneration continued. He remains a member of An Garda Síochána and is due to be sentenced on 18 June 2025.
- Reported30 Apr
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted30 Apr
- Sentenced30 Apr
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Trevor Bolger pleaded guilty to assaulting his then-wife, who was also a serving garda at the time.
- Where
- The assault took place in Dublin, and Bolger spent most of his policing career in the north Dublin region.
- When
- The assault occurred in 2012, and Bolger appeared at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 28 April 2025.
- Charges
- He was charged with assault under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
- Investigation
- Bolger was suspended from duty for over five years pending the investigation and court process, and his remuneration continued during the suspension.
- In court
- He is due to be sentenced on 18 June 2025.
- Other details
- Bolger is 48 years old, a father, and has more than 20 years of service in the Garda, having worked on criminal investigations including drugs cases.
- He was a uniformed garda when the allegations were first made and subsequently became a detective, a position he still holds.
- The victim was married to Bolger at the time of the assault and has since left her job in the Garda.
- Garda headquarters confirmed a garda based in Dublin remains suspended pending judicial proceedings.
44 statements extracted from the articles
- whatBetween 35 and 50 people from the anti-immigration demonstration entered the pub and physically attacked Celtic FC supporters. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatNon-Irish members of staff and management were subjected to racial abuse. (dublinlive.ie)
- whatTrevor Bolger pleaded guilty to assaulting his then-wife. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe is 48 years old and a father with an address in Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe was a uniformed garda when allegations were first made and subsequently became a detective. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe still holds the detective position and remained a member of An Garda Síochána when he appeared in court. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe was suspended from duty over five years and his remuneration continued during the suspension. (irishtimes.com)
- whatHe has more than 20 years of service in the Garda and has worked on criminal investigations including drugs cases. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe victim was married to Bolger at the time of the assault and has since left her job in the Garda. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe man was convicted of 118 counts of indecent assault against eight boys. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man has 128 previous convictions, including 127 for indecent or sexual assault. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe majority of his previous convictions relate to offences against five boys who were pupils at the same school. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man also has a conviction for the rape of a teenage girl. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe abuse primarily took the form of inappropriate touching, but for one boy escalated to include masturbation and oral sex. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatSome of the boys thought the man was a part-time or undercover garda because he had a siren and other equipment in his car. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe attack took place at a pub on Eden Quay, Dublin. (dublinlive.ie)
- whereHe has spent most of his policing career in the north Dublin region. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe trial was held at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe abuse took place in the school, the man's then-home address, and in his car. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on Saturday following an anti-immigration march in the city centre. (dublinlive.ie)
- whenThe assault occurred in 2012. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe abuse took place between 1977 and 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThree people were arrested for public order offences. (dublinlive.ie)
- investigationOne victim made a complaint to gardai in 1995 but the DPP instructed no prosecution should take place. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA further complaint was made in 2013 and a file was submitted to the DPP in 2014, with no prosecution directed. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThree more men came forward between 2015 and 2018 and the DPP issued directions for trial on indictment. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationTwo further complainants came forward and the DPP directed in 2021 that the man should be prosecuted, which he unsuccessfully challenged by judicial review. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with assault under the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (irishtimes.com)
- courtHe is due to be sentenced on 18 June 2025. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Orla Crowe imposed the sentence. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceHe is currently serving a sentence of 14 years and five months with an earliest release date in August 2025. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceThe court imposed a sentence of five years, effective from August 2025 when the man's current sentence expires. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherCeltic supporters were at the pub to celebrate the club winning their 55th Scottish League title. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe demonstration had been chanting 'Get Them Out' in reference to forced mass deportation. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherIsraeli flags were openly on display at the demonstration. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThousands participated in the anti-immigration protest in Dublin city centre. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherPublic order units, mounted gardaí and a helicopter were involved in policing the rallies. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherConor McGregor was in attendance at the protest and posted a video on social media. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherThe counter-demonstration was organised by groups including trade unions, Sinn Féin, the Social Democrats, People Before Profit, and the Socialist Party. (dublinlive.ie)
- otherGarda headquarters confirmed a garda based in Dublin remains suspended pending judicial proceedings. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe man maintains his innocence and denies any wrongdoing. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe man is married and has two adult children. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherTwo victims were physically disciplined and told not to lie by members of the religious order that ran the school. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe school was run by the Christian Brothers. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
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Reports the sentencing of the 73-year-old former teacher to five years' imprisonment for 118 counts of indecent assault, to be served consecutively from August 2025. Details the victims' impact statements, the history of complaints to the DPP from 1995 to 2021, and the judge's reasoning.
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First report of the guilty plea; Bolger was suspended from duty for over five years, his bail was extended by Judge Patricia Ryan, and sentencing is set for 18 June 2025.
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First report of the incident based on a statement from the Naomh Padraig Celtic Supporters Club; three people arrested for public order offences at the protest; Gardaí contacted for comment.
victimvictim, non-irish (judged from name)suspect