Ireland Man sentenced for smashing windows and doors at former partner's home in Clonfad, Mullingar
On 26 April 2023 at Clonfad, Dalystown, Mullingar, Martin Gallagher (57), of Rathgarret, Tore, Westmeath, broke windows and damaged doors at the home of a woman he had previously been in a 15-year relationship with, causing damage valued at €9,114. Gardaí located him quickly, and he pleaded guilty. On 21 November 2023 at Tullamore District Court, he received a three-month sentence suspended for three years, along with fines of €300 for using a crowbar and €500 for criminal damage, and was ordered to pay €2,000 to gardaí. A barring order is in place against him.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted28 Oct
- Sentenced21 Nov
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Martin Gallagher (57) broke seven domestic windows, two French door windows, a rear door window and a rear door panel.
- The damage was valued at €9,114.
- Where
- The offence happened at Clonfad, Dalystown, Mullingar, at the home of a woman he had previously been in a 15-year relationship with.
- When
- The offence happened on 26 April 2023.
- Weapon
- He took a crowbar from the garage of the house.
- Investigation
- Gardaí located him quickly.
- In court
- At an earlier sitting, Judge Andrew Cody requested a victim impact statement from the woman.
- He pleaded guilty to the offence and made a full admission.
- Sentence
- On 21 November 2023 at Tullamore District Court, he received a three-month sentence suspended for three years.
- He was fined €300 for using a crowbar and €500 for criminal damage.
- The judge ordered him to hand over €2,000 to gardaí.
- Other details
- He had already paid full compensation.
- A barring order is in place against him.
24 statements extracted from the articles
- whatSeven domestic windows and other windows and doors were broken. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whatHe broke seven domestic windows, two French door windows, a rear door window and a rear door panel. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe damage was to a house in Clonfad. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe offence happened at Clonfad, Dalystown, Mullingar. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe damage was done at the home of a woman he had previously been in a relationship with. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe criminal damage was reported on 26 April 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe offence happened on 26 April 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
- weaponThe suspect took a crowbar from the garage of the house. (offalyexpress.ie)
- weaponHe took a crowbar from the garage of the house. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí quickly located the suspect. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí located him quickly. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe suspect pleaded guilty to the offence at Tullamore district court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtHe pleaded guilty to the offence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge ordered him to hand over €2,000 to gardaí. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceHe was fined €300 for using a crowbar. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceHe was fined €500 for criminal damage. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceHe received a three-month sentence suspended for three years. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe damage was valued at €9,114. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe suspect made a full admission. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe suspect and the woman had been in a relationship for 15 years. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherA barring order is in place against the suspect. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHe made a full admission. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherHe had already paid full compensation. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherA barring order is in place against him. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Nov2023Man's life had gone on a ''downward spiral'' court hears
Reports the sentencing at Tullamore District Court, including the crowbar, the damage, the €9,114 cost, the fines, the suspended sentence, compensation paid and a barring order.
convicted, Martin Gallagher, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Gallaghervictim, female - 28 Oct2023Man in court in Tullamore caused over €9,000 worth of damage to house
Reports the guilty plea at Tullamore district court, the request for a victim impact statement, and the adjournment of the case to 15 November. Gives the damage valued at €9,114 and details of the crowbar, the arrest and the barring order.
convicted, Martin Gallagher, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Gallaghervictim, female