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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 16141Harassment · Co. Donegal

Garda sent forward for trial over alleged harassment in Bundoran

Patrick Hugh Maguire is alleged to have harassed neighbours Brendan Mitchell and Michele Louise Mitchell at Rock Road, Ballyshannon, on dates between April 4, 2020 and March 31, 2022. The case was brought by the Garda Ombudsman, and the reporting describes the accused as a member of An Garda Síochána. On September 6, 2024, at Ballyshannon District Court, a book of evidence was served, and Judge Sandra Murphy sent him forward for trial at Donegal Circuit Court with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Bail conditions bar him from contacting the alleged injured parties, and the trial at Donegal Circuit Court in Letterkenny is set to begin on December 12.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Patrick Hugh Maguire has been sent forward for trial on two harassment charges.
  • The alleged injured parties named are Brendan Mitchell and Michele Louise Mitchell.
Where
  • The alleged offences took place at Rock Road, Ballyshannon, according to the charge wording.
  • The accused is described as being of Rock Road, Bundoran, and the headline refers to Bundoran.
When
The alleged offences took place on dates between April 4, 2020 and March 31, 2022, inclusive.
Charges
  • It is alleged that he harassed Brendan Mitchell without lawful authority or reasonable excuse, including by persistently besetting and communicating with him.
  • A charge for the same offence applies in relation to Michele Louise Mitchell.
Investigation
The case was taken by the Garda Ombudsman.
Other details
  • The accused is described in the reporting as a member of An Garda Síochána.
  • Bail conditions bar the accused from contact with the alleged injured parties, including via social media.
In court
  • On September 6, 2024, at Ballyshannon District Court, a Garda Ombudsman representative gave evidence of serving the book of evidence on the accused.
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions consented to the accused being sent forward for trial at the circuit court.
  • Judge Sandra Murphy sent the accused forward for trial to Donegal Circuit Court, sitting in Letterkenny, with the trial commencing on December 12.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPatrick Hugh Maguire has been sent forward for trial on two charges. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at Rock Road, Ballyshannon. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on dates between April 4, 2020 and March 31, 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe harassment charges were brought in a case taken by the Garda Ombudsman. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe alleged harassment involved Brendan Mitchell and was carried out without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeA charge for the same offence applies in relation to Michele Louise Mitchell. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtAt Ballyshannon District Court on September 6, a Garda Ombudsman representative gave evidence of serving the accused with the book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions consented to the accused being sent forward for trial at the circuit court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Sandra Murphy sent the accused forward for trial to Donegal Circuit Court, sitting in Letterkenny and commencing on December 12. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherBail conditions bar the accused from contact with the alleged injured parties, including via social media. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Sep2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Garda sent forward for trial for alleged harassment of neighbours in Bundoran

    Reports that the accused was sent forward for trial at Donegal Circuit Court, sitting in Letterkenny from December 12, with bail conditions barring contact with the alleged injured parties.

    accused, Patrick Hugh Maguire, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Hugh Maguirevictim, Brendan Mitchell, irish (judged from name)Brendan Mitchellvictim, Michele Louise Mitchell, irish (judged from name)Michele Louise Mitchell