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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 13438Violent disorder · Co. Longford · 10 Jun 2025

Longford couple bailed over violent disorder at Hanlon's Gala

Johnny Nevin and Michelle Nevin appeared at Athlone District Court charged with a violent disorder incident. Gardaí objected to bail, but Johnny Nevin was granted bail on strict conditions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place at Hanlon's Gala on Dublin Road, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe violent disorder is alleged to have taken place on 10 June 2025 at about 9.30am. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe alleged altercation began after Christy McDonnell entered the store and the Nevins followed, allegedly looking for him. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationJohnny Nevin was arrested and detained at Longford Garda Station, where he made full admissions. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeJohnny and Michelle Nevin were charged with a violent disorder incident outside a filling station in Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtGardaí objected to bail, citing concern that Johnny Nevin would interfere with witnesses. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJohnny Nevin had appeared in court a week earlier after an incident of a similar nature and had been released on bail. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtMichelle Nevin was remanded on bail to Longford District Court on 16 September. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtJohnny Nevin was granted bail with conditions including a €1,000 own bond and a 10pm to 6am curfew. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherCCTV footage played in court showed the second half of the altercation. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence said there was no premeditation or weapon and that it was a chance encounter. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jun2025
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    ‘Allegations are serious’ - Longford man bailed twice inside a week for violent incidents

    Adds the bail hearing and Garda evidence for the alleged violent disorder at Hanlon's Gala, Dublin Road, Longford, on 10 June 2025. No existing case covers this incident.

    accused, Johnny Nevin, 29, male, named, irish (judged from name)Johnny Nevinaccused, Michelle Nevin, 30, female, named, irish (judged from name)Michelle Nevinaccused, Christy McDonnell, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christy McDonnellvictim