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Case No. 23405Criminal damage · Co. Offaly · 20 Mar 2022

Man appears in Tullamore court over wall and trampoline damage in Moneygall

Joseph Callaghan, 35, of Moneygall, appeared at Tullamore District Court after being charged with criminal damage for jumping on a neighbour's wall on 20 March 2022, causing it to collapse onto a trampoline. Judge Andrew Cody ordered the balance of €750 to be paid and adjourned the case to May 2023.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court29 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAn argument broke out and Callaghan started jumping on the wall, which collapsed onto a trampoline. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe value of the property damaged was €1,000. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 20 March 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenCallaghan was charged on Wednesday, 14 December 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • causeThe dispute stemmed from a grievance the neighbours had about Callaghan leaving rubbish against the wall. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to May 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Cody ordered the balance of €750 to be paid. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is Joseph Callaghan, 35, of Mountain View, Moneygall. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherJudge Andrew Cody presided over the hearing. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherCallaghan accepted responsibility and said he was very sorry when cautioned. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherCallaghan had taken drink before the incident. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe wall was in a decayed state and the trampoline was old. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherCallaghan is a full-time carer for his mother earning €224 per week carer's allowance. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherCallaghan brought €250 to court hoping it would cover the damage. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe wall was a block wall, not an old stone wall. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherGarda O'Connor of Roscrea Garda Station gave evidence. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherSolicitor Donal Farrelly represented Callaghan in court. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 29 Dec2022
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man who jumped on neighbour's wall causing it to fall on a trampoline appears in court in Tullamore

    Court appearance at Tullamore District Court; defendant accepted responsibility, brought €250, judge ordered balance of €750 to be paid and adjourned to May 2023.

    accused, Joseph Callaghan, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Joseph Callaghanvictim