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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10073Assault causing harm, affray · Co. Donegal · 4 Feb 2024

Man to stand trial over alleged assaults and affray in Downings

Christopher McCullagh, a 34-year-old man from Armagh City, is charged with two counts of assault causing harm against two different men and with affray over alleged incidents on February 4, 2024 at Crocknamurleog, Downings, County Donegal. A garda executed a bench warrant on him at Letterkenny courthouse on April 13. He appeared at Letterkenny District Court, where the DPP consented to his being sent forward and the judge returned him for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, with bail set at €400. The latest development reported is that he was returned for trial, and the charges are allegations that have not been proven.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Christopher McCullagh, aged 34, is charged with two separate counts of assault causing harm against two different men.
  • Christopher McCullagh is also charged with affray.
Where
The alleged offences took place at Crocknamurleog, Downings, County Donegal.
When
The charges relate to February 4, 2024.
Investigation
  • A garda gave evidence of executing a bench warrant on McCullagh at Letterkenny courthouse on April 13.
  • A book of evidence was served on McCullagh.
In court
  • McCullagh appeared before Letterkenny District Court, where he is described as an Armagh man of Armagh City.
  • The DPP consented to McCullagh being sent forward to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.
  • The judge made an order returning McCullagh for trial.
  • Bail was set at €400, on condition that he provide a contact number to gardaí and be contactable 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Other details
  • Legal aid was granted and two counsel were assigned to the case.
  • The reports describe the charges as allegations, and no finding of guilt has been made.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe offences took place at Crocknamurleog, Downings. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe charges relate to February 4, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationA garda gave evidence of executing a bench warrant on McCullagh at Letterkenny courthouse on April 13. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with two separate counts of assault causing harm against two different men. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with affray. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge made an order returning McCullagh for trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtBail was set at €400, on condition that he provide a contact number to gardaí and be contactable 24-7. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted and two counsel were assigned to the case. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Apr2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man to stand trial over alleged assaults and affray in Downings

    Reports the District Court appearance: the accused was returned for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, bail was set at €400, and the charges and the bench warrant execution are detailed.

    accused, Christopher McCullagh, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Christopher McCullaghvictim, malevictim, male