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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14122Assault · Co. Donegal

Kerrykeel man to stand trial over two separate assaults

Kane McLaughlin, a 22-year-old man from Knockalla Close, Kerrykeel, is accused of assaulting two men, Gary McConigley and Jordan McNulty, on two separate occasions in Letterkenny in 2022. He was arrested and, when charged, faced two counts of assault causing harm and made no reply. On 27 March 2025 he appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where the DPP consented to trial at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, and he was granted bail with conditions and legal aid. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to 12 May 2025 for the service of two books of evidence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Kane McLaughlin, a 22-year-old man of Knockalla Close, Kerrykeel, is accused of assaulting two men on separate occasions.
When
  • The first alleged assault, on Gary McConigley causing harm, took place on 5 June 2022.
  • The second alleged assault, on Jordan McNulty, took place on 20 February 2022.
Where
  • The first alleged assault took place at High Road, Letterkenny.
  • The second alleged assault took place at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny.
Investigation
Detective Garda Stephen Moyles gave evidence of arresting the accused man.
Charges
The accused faces two charges of assault causing harm.
Other details
The accused made no reply when charged.
In court
  • The accused appeared at Letterkenny District Court to face the two charges, reported on 27 March 2025.
  • The DPP has consented to the accused going forward for trial at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.
  • Gardaí had no objection to bail with conditions, including signing on weekly at Milford Garda Station.
  • Legal aid was granted to the accused.
  • The case was adjourned to 12 May 2025 for the service of two books of evidence.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenOne assault is alleged to have happened on 5 June 2022 at High Road, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe second assault is alleged to have happened on 20 February 2022 at Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA detective garda gave evidence of arresting the accused. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces two charges of assault causing harm. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtKane McLaughlin appeared at Letterkenny District Court to face the two charges. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP has consented to the accused going forward for trial at the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtGardaí had no objection to bail with conditions, including signing on weekly at Milford Garda Station. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 12 May 2025 for the service of two books of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe accused made no reply when charged. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Mar2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Kerrykeel man faces trial over separate assaults on two men

    Court appearance on charges of assaulting Gary McConigley and Jordan McNulty; the accused was granted bail with conditions and legal aid, and the case was adjourned to 12 May 2025 for the service of books of evidence.

    accused, Kane McLaughlin, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kane McLaughlinvictim, Gary McConigley, irish (judged from name)Gary McConigleyvictim, Jordan McNulty, irish (judged from name)Jordan McNulty