Case No. 2898Assault causing harm, making a threat to kill or cause serious harm, threatening to cause criminal damage · Co. Cork · 14 Jan 2023
Michael Galvin jailed for threatening to throw ex-girlfriend into septic tank in Cork
Michael Galvin, 34, of Kilworth, Co Cork, was sentenced to two years (with six months suspended) at Cork Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to assault causing harm, making a threat to kill or cause serious harm, and threatening to cause criminal damage, following an incident in January 2023 in which he threatened to throw his ex-girlfriend into a septic tank and punched her in the ribs.
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- Sentenced20 Nov
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Key facts
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- whatGalvin threw a lighter at the woman's forehead causing a lesion. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGalvin grabbed a broom and threatened to smash the car when his ex attempted to leave. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGalvin threatened to destroy the home of the parents of his ex-girlfriend. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGalvin had three previous convictions for assault causing harm and eight for criminal damage, with 48 convictions in total. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatAll of Galvin's previous convictions were at district court level, with no circuit court convictions. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGalvin has a history of poor mental health including bi-polar disorder and suicidal attempts. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatGalvin was residing in a remote rural farmhouse that was barely fit for human habitation at the time of the offence. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe offending behaviour took place from 14 to 15 January 2023 at Galvin's home. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeGalvin pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, making a threat to kill or cause serious harm, threatening to cause criminal damage to a car with a broom, and threatening to cause criminal damage to the home of the parents of his ex-girlfriend. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe case was heard before Judge Helen Boyle at Cork Circuit Criminal Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtGarda Cathal Power gave evidence to the court. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtDefence barrister Emmet Boyle, BL, represented Galvin. (irishmirror.ie)
- sentenceGalvin was jailed for two years with the last six months suspended. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherThe judge noted as a mitigating factor that Galvin's guilty plea saved the woman the ordeal of giving evidence at trial. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 20 Nov2024Man jailed for threatening to throw ex into septic tank 'to shut her mouth'
Sentencing report: Galvin received two years with six months suspended after pleading guilty to multiple charges including assault causing harm and a threat to kill. The court noted his 48 previous convictions, mental health history, and an 'attitude of denial of domestic violence' as aggravating factors.
victim, femaleconvicted, Michael Galvin, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Galvin