Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10435Assault · Co. Donegal · 3 Aug 2024

Man charged with assault and abusive behaviour at Dunfanaghy Golf Club

Cathal McMonagle, a 51-year-old man, has been charged with assault and with engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at Dunfanaghy Golf Club, County Donegal, on August 3, 2024. He is also charged with threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour in a public place at the golf club on the same date. The case was mentioned at Falcarragh District Court, as reported on March 18, 2026, and he was not in court for the brief hearing. His solicitor asked for the case to be adjourned to explore the possibility of an adult caution.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Cathal McMonagle, a 51-year-old man, is the accused in the case.
Where
The alleged incidents happened at Dunfanaghy Golf Club, County Donegal.
When
The charges relate to August 3, 2024.
Charges
  • He has been charged with assault at Dunfanaghy Golf Club.
  • He has been charged with engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at Dunfanaghy Golf Club.
  • He is also charged with threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour in a public place at the golf club on the same date.
In court
  • The case was mentioned at Falcarragh District Court.
  • He was not in court for the brief hearing.
  • His solicitor asked for the case to be adjourned to explore the possibility of an adult caution.
Other details
  • He has an address at Stanford, Connecticut, United States of America.
  • The case was first reported by donegallive.ie on March 18, 2026.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged incidents happened at Dunfanaghy Golf Club. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe assault charge relates to August 3, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeA man has been charged with assault and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour at Dunfanaghy Golf Club. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is also accused of threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour in a public place on the same date at the golf club. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was mentioned at Falcarragh District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe accused was not in court for the brief hearing. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHis solicitor asked for the case to be adjourned to explore the possibility of an adult caution. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHe has an address at Stanford, Connecticut, United States of America. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Mar2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man charged with assault and abusive behaviour at Dunfanaghy Golf Club

    First report of the charges against Cathal McMonagle, including the date of the alleged offences and the court mention at Falcarragh District Court.

    accused, Cathal McMonagle, 51, male, named, irish (judged from name)Cathal McMonagle