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Case No. 11705Resisting a peace officer and public order offence · Co. Donegal · 19 May 2025

Letterkenny man fined for pushing garda during arrest attempt

Josh Quigley, 24, of Letterkenny, was fined €600 at Letterkenny District Court after pushing Garda Michael Rafferty during an attempted arrest at Meadowbank Park in Letterkenny. He had been charged with resisting a peace officer and with threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 Dec
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Key facts

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  • whereThe incident took place at Meadowbank Park in Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened at 1.35am on May 19, 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeQuigley was charged with resisting Garda Rafferty, a peace officer acting in the execution of his duty. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeQuigley was also charged with threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour intended to provoke a breach of the peace. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceQuigley was fined €600 and given six months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherGardaí received a call about an incident but found no one present on arrival. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherQuigley fled after Garda Rafferty said he would be searched. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherWhen apprehended, Quigley pushed Garda Rafferty and was handcuffed and arrested. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherQuigley's solicitor said he offered an apology to Garda Rafferty once he sobered up. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherQuigley has four previous convictions, all for road traffic offences. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Dec2025
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Letterkenny man pushed Garda in attempt to evade capture

    Court report on the sentencing: Quigley was fined €600 with six months to pay, after apologising through his solicitor. The article gives details of the charges, the arrest and his previous convictions.

    convicted, Josh Quigley, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Josh Quigley