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Case No. 22098Assault on Gardaí; public order offence; criminal damage · Co. Donegal · 23 Dec 2020

Letterkenny brothers Patrick and Sean Molloy in court over attacks on Gardaí

Patrick Molloy, 22, and Sean Molloy, 20, both of The Curragh, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, appeared at Letterkenny District Court over a series of alcohol-fuelled incidents in which they assaulted Gardaí. Patrick was fined €500 for attempting to punch a Garda and breaking his glasses, while Sean's case was adjourned to July 2023 for a Probation and Welfare Report.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPatrick Molloy was found fighting with his brother Sean on the High Road in Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatBoth brothers were drunk and shouting obscenities during the High Road incident. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatPatrick Molloy attempted to punch a Garda and broke his glasses. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatPepper spray was used on Patrick Molloy. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatSean Molloy was found trying to get into a flat at Burnside Park, Letterkenny, on 6 February 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatSean Molloy struck Garda Sergeant Michael Kilcoyne in the head and kicked him outside McGettigan's Hotel. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatSean Molloy was found with cocaine on another occasion. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatSean Molloy struck a passing car with his jack, smashing the windscreen and causing €500 of damage. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe first incident occurred on 23 December 2020 at 6.45am. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenPatrick Molloy was arrested under the Public Order Act on 10 October 2021 at 7.16am at Fortwell, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenSean Molloy was one of two males fighting at Fortwell on 10 October 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe McGettigan's Hotel incident occurred on 6 June 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtSean Molloy's case was adjourned until 20 July 2023 for compensation and a Probation and Welfare Report. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Letterkenny District Court before Judge Eiteain Cunningham. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentencePatrick Molloy was fined €500 for attempting to punch a Garda and breaking his glasses. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherPatrick Molloy is 22, employed, and has two children. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherSean Molloy was only two weeks past his 18th birthday when the most serious events occurred. (donegallive.ie)
  • other€170 in compensation was paid for the Garda's glasses. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherSean Molloy had €550 in compensation in court. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherSean Molloy had no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Mar2023
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Letterkenny brothers in court over attacks on Gardai

    Court appearance at Letterkenny District Court on 2 March 2023 covering multiple incidents from December 2020 to October 2021. Patrick Molloy sentenced (fined €500); Sean Molloy adjourned to 20 July 2023.

    accused, Patrick Molloy, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Molloyaccused, Sean Molloy, 20, male, named, irish (judged from name)Sean Molloyvictim, Michael Kilcoyne, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Kilcoyne