Ireland Man charged with false imprisonment and aggravated burglary at Gyles Quay, Louth
On Sunday 23 June 2024, an aggravated burglary and false imprisonment of a woman were reported at a residence in Gyles Quay, north Co Louth, where a male entered carrying a knife. The Irish Times names the accused as James McDonagh, 37, of Newry, Co Down, and reports that Gardaí arrested him after he fled the property. He was charged with false imprisonment, producing a large silver knife during the aggravated burglary, unauthorised use of a car and dangerous driving, and appeared before Drogheda District Court on Monday 24 June 2024. Defence counsel said no bail application would be made, and the judge adjourned the case pending DPP directions and remanded him in custody to Dundalk District Court on Wednesday 26 June 2024.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged23 Jun
- In court23 Jun
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- An aggravated burglary and the false imprisonment of a woman were reported, along with associated road traffic incidents.
- Where
- The aggravated burglary took place at a residence in Gyles Quay, north Co Louth; Garda sources give Carlingford and Dundalk as the locations.
- When
- The incidents occurred on Sunday 23 June 2024, with the burglary reported at 2.45pm.
- Weapon
- A male entered the property carrying a knife, described as a large silver knife.
- Investigation
- Gardaí arrested the man after he fled the property.
- Gardaí are seeking witnesses and camera footage, including dash cam, and want to speak with anyone who saw a white BMW Jeep in the Gyles Quay area between 2pm and 3pm on 23 June 2024.
- Other details
- The Irish Times names the accused as James McDonagh, aged 37, of Newry, Co Down; the Garda releases describe him as a man in his 30s and do not name him.
- The accused made no reply when arrested and charged.
- Charges
- The accused is charged with false imprisonment, producing a large silver knife during an aggravated burglary, unauthorised use of a car without the owner's consent, and dangerous driving at Gyles Quay.
- In court
- The accused appeared before Drogheda District Court on Monday 24 June 2024.
- Defence counsel Paula Butterly BL told the court that no bail application would be made.
- Judge Eirinn McKiernan adjourned the case pending the directions of the Director of Public Prosecutions and remanded the accused in custody to Dundalk District Court on Wednesday 26 June 2024.
25 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAn aggravated burglary, false imprisonment and associated road traffic incidents occurred. (garda.ie)
- whatThe accused is charged with the false imprisonment of a woman. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident was an aggravated burglary at a residence in Gyles Quay, Carlingford, Co Louth. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incidents occurred in Dundalk, County Louth. (garda.ie)
- whereThe offences are alleged to have happened at Gyles Quay in north Co Louth. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe burglary happened on Sunday 23 June 2024 at 2.45pm. (garda.ie)
- whenThe incidents occurred on Sunday evening, 23 June 2024. (garda.ie)
- whenThe false imprisonment is alleged to have happened on a Sunday afternoon. (irishtimes.com)
- weaponA male entered the property carrying a knife. (garda.ie)
- weaponThe accused is charged with producing a large silver knife. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe man was arrested by Gardaí after fleeing the property. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí want to speak with people who may have seen a white BMW Jeep in the Gyles Quay area between 2pm and 3pm on 23 June 2024. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí investigated the aggravated burglary, false imprisonment and associated road traffic incidents. (garda.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged. (garda.ie)
- chargeGardaí charged a man in relation to the investigation. (garda.ie)
- chargeThe knife charge arose during an aggravated burglary at Gyles Quay. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe accused is charged with unauthorised use of a car without the owner's consent. (irishtimes.com)
- chargeThe accused is charged with dangerous driving at Gyles Quay. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe man appeared before Drogheda District Court on Monday 24 June 2024. (garda.ie)
- courtThe man is due to appear before Drogheda District Court on Monday, 24 June 2024. (garda.ie)
- courtThe accused appeared before Drogheda District Court on a Monday. (irishtimes.com)
- courtDefence counsel said no bail application would be made. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge adjourned the case pending DPP directions and remanded the accused in custody to Dundalk District Court on Wednesday, June 26th. (irishtimes.com)
- otherAnyone with camera footage, including dash cam, is asked to make it available to Gardaí. (garda.ie)
- otherThe accused made no reply when arrested and charged. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Jun2024Man charged with false imprisonment of woman and producing knife during burglary
First report of this case. Adds the charges, the court appearance at Drogheda District Court, the remand in custody and the next court date at Dundalk District Court.
accused, James McDonagh, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)James McDonaghvictim, female - 23 Jun2024Court Appearance: Aggravated Burglary in Dundalk, Co. Louth, 23rd June 2024
Official Garda press release confirming a charge against a man in his 30s and his court date. It does not name him. It places the incident in Dundalk and mentions associated road traffic incidents.
accused, 30s, male - 23 Jun2024Witness Appeal - Aggravated Burglary, Carlingford, Co. Louth, Sunday 23rd June 2024
Garda witness appeal confirming the Gyles Quay aggravated burglary and the charge and court appearance of a man in his 30s. Adds the knife, the arrest after he fled, the sought white BMW Jeep sighting, and the request for camera footage. The article does not name the man.
suspect, 30s, male