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Case No. 15562Assault causing harm and possession of a knife · Co. Donegal · 31 Oct 2024

Man charged with assault causing harm and knife possession in Stranorlar appears before Ballyshannon court

On 31 October 2024 in Stranorlar, County Donegal, a man was allegedly involved in an assault causing harm on a woman at Main Street, and a knife with a blade or sharply pointed was allegedly possessed at McGuigan's Bar on Meetinghouse Street. The suspect is Peter Gallinagh, 58, of Main Street, Stranorlar, who was arrested and charged with both offences. The case was heard at Ballyshannon Courthouse, where the judge said the charges were extremely serious, and he was released on his own bond of €250 with conditions and remanded on bail for DPP directions. The latest development is that he is to appear before Letterkenny District Court on 25 November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
A man is charged with assaulting a woman and causing her harm and with possessing a knife.
Where
The assault charge relates to Main Street, Stranorlar, and the knife charge relates to McGuigan's Bar on Meetinghouse Street, Stranorlar.
When
The alleged incidents took place on 31 October 2024.
Weapon
The charged item is a knife with a blade or sharply pointed.
Investigation
Peter Gallinagh, 58, of Main Street, Stranorlar, was arrested for the alleged incidents.
Charges
  • Peter Gallinagh is charged with assaulting a woman and causing her harm at Main Street, Stranorlar.
  • Peter Gallinagh is charged with having a knife with a blade or sharply pointed.
In court
  • The case was heard at Ballyshannon Courthouse and reported on 4 November 2024.
  • Judge Sandra Murphy said the charges were extremely serious.
  • He was released on his own bond of €250 with conditions.
  • He was remanded on bail for DPP directions and to appear before Letterkenny District Court on 25 November 2024.
Other details
When asked about legal representation, the defendant replied, "Just get on with it", and the judge told him that these were DPP matters and to change his attitude.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe knife charge relates to McGuigan's Bar on Meetinghouse Street, Stranorlar. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incidents took place on October 31. (donegallive.ie)
  • weaponThe charged item is a knife with a blade or sharply pointed. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationPeter Gallinagh was arrested for the alleged incidents. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with assaulting a woman and causing her harm at Main Street, Stranorlar. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with having a knife with a blade or sharply pointed. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Ballyshannon Courthouse. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge said the charges were extremely serious. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHe was released on his own bond of €250 with conditions. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHe was remanded on bail for DPP directions and to appear before Letterkenny District Court on November 25. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe judge said the defendant's attitude needed to change. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Nov2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Defendant charged with assault allegedly had a knife in a Stranorlar pub

    First report of this case. Gives the defendant's name, age and address, the two charges, the bar location, the bail conditions and the remand date.

    accused, Peter Gallinagh, 58, male, named, irish (judged from name)Peter Gallinaghvictim, female