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Case No. 4394Riot, assault of gardaí, criminal damage · Co. Dublin · 23 Nov 2023

Man jailed for two and a half years for assaulting gardaí during 2023 Dublin riots

Don Sheridan, 50, of Blanchardstown, was jailed for two and a half years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to riot, assaulting three gardaí and criminal damage during the 23 November 2023 Dublin riots. He had identified himself to gardaí after his image was released.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced5 Dec
    2 reports
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Key facts

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21 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatSheridan assaulted three gardaí and threw a gas canister at a Public Order Unit vehicle. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatSheridan was active in the trouble for more than an hour. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatSheridan grabbed a female garda and later threw a bottle at a third garda. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatDuring the riots three buses and a Luas were destroyed by fire and 58 premises were damaged or had property stolen. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThirteen gardaí and five members of the public were injured in the rioting. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatSheridan placed a female garda in a headlock. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThirteen gardaí and five members of the public were injured during the rioting. (irishmirror.ie)
  • what58 premises were damaged or had property stolen from them during the disturbances. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatDamage of €108,000 was done at the Holiday Inn. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereSheridan lives at Whitestown Park, Blanchardstown. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationSheridan contacted gardaí to identify himself after his photo was among 99 images released of people of interest. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationGardaí reviewed 17,000 hours of CCTV during their investigation. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationSheridan contacted gardaí to identify himself after his photo was among 99 images released. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeSheridan pleaded guilty to rioting, assaulting three gardaí and criminal damage in Dublin city centre on 23 November 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeSheridan pleaded guilty to riot, assaulting three gardaí and criminal damage in Dublin city centre on 23 November 2023. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceDon Sheridan was jailed for two and a half years. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe judge set a headline sentence of 6 years before reducing it to 2½ years. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceSheridan was jailed for two and a half years. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge set a headline sentence of six years before reducing it. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherSheridan has two minor previous convictions. (irishtimes.com, irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Dec2025
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Man, 50, assaulted 3 gardai and threw gas canister during Dublin riots

    Sentencing of Don Sheridan at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court for his part in the 2023 Dublin riots.

    convicted, Don Sheridan, 50, male, named, irish (judged from name)Don Sheridan
  2. 5 Dec2025
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Man who identified himself on CCTV of Dublin riots jailed for 2½ years

    Sentencing of a man who pleaded guilty to rioting and assaulting gardaí during the 2023 Dublin riots.

    convicted, Don Sheridan, 50, male, named, irish (judged from name)Don Sheridan