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Case No. 14069Trespass · Co. Donegal · 21 Jul 2022

Kerrykeel man convicted of trespassing after neighbour disturbance

Sean Paul Friel, a man from Kerrykeel, County Donegal, was convicted of trespassing on a neighbour's property after a disturbance on 21 July 2022, when gardaí were called at around 10pm. The complainant, a man, alleged that someone was trespassing on his property and shouting abuse, and made a statement of complaint. Friel's solicitor said the incident should not have happened and that Friel fully accepts that, and Friel admitted he had called down to the house and shouted abuse when gardaí called to speak with him. At Letterkenny District Court, Judge Ciaran Liddy fined Friel €250 and gave him six months to pay, as reported in April 2025.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted2 Apr
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Sean Paul Friel was convicted of trespassing on a neighbour's property.
Where
The incident took place in Kerrykeel, County Donegal.
When
  • The incident occurred on 21 July 2022.
  • Gardaí were called to a disturbance between neighbours at around 10pm.
Cause
A man alleged that someone was trespassing on his property and shouting abuse.
Investigation
The complainant made a statement of complaint and was able to point out where the other man lived.
In court
  • The case was heard at Letterkenny District Court.
  • Friel's solicitor said the incident should not have happened and that Friel fully accepts that.
Other details
  • Friel admitted he had called down to the house and shouted abuse when gardaí called to speak with him.
  • Friel has a previous conviction under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994.
  • The complainant is described as a man; his age and nationality are not given, and Friel's nationality is not stated in the sources.
Sentence
Judge Ciaran Liddy fined Friel €250 and gave him six months to pay.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatFriel was convicted of trespassing on a neighbour's property. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on July 21, 2022. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenGardaí were called to a disturbance between neighbours at around 10pm. (donegallive.ie)
  • causeA man alleged that someone was trespassing on his property and shouting abuse. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe complainant made a statement of complaint. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtFriel's solicitor said the incident should not have happened and that Friel fully accepts that. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceFriel was fined €250 by Judge Ciaran Liddy and given six months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe complainant was able to point out where the other man lived. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherFriel admitted that he had called down to the house and shouted abuse when gardaí called to speak with him. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherFriel has a previous conviction under the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 2 Apr2025
    Convicteddonegallive.ie, first report
    Kerrykeel man convicted of trespassing after disturbance with neighbour

    Court report of a conviction for an incident from July 2022. No existing case matches this incident.

    convicted, Sean Paul Friel, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Paul Frielvictim, male