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Case No. 22643Theft; criminal damage · Co. Galway · 25 Jun 2020

Richard McDonagh sentenced for smash and grab theft from car in Galway City

Richard McDonagh, 35, pleaded guilty at Galway District Court to smashing the driver-side window of a car belonging to Paddy Dunleavy at St Brigid's Place, Galway City, on 25 June 2020 and stealing a €60 bottle of Dior Sauvage aftershave and a notebook. Judge Mary imposed two months for criminal damage and one month for theft, both concurrent with the seven-year sentence he is already serving for dangerous driving causing death.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced27 Jan
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe driver-side window of the car belonging to Paddy Dunleavy was smashed in and items were stolen. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatA €60 bottle of Dior Sauvage aftershave and a notebook were stolen from the car. (galwaydaily.com)
  • whatThe damage to the vehicle was valued at €190. (galwaydaily.com)
  • investigationBlood samples taken from the broken window were used to identify McDonagh as responsible. (galwaydaily.com)
  • courtRichard McDonagh (35) pleaded guilty to criminal damage and theft charges at Galway District Court. (galwaydaily.com)
  • sentenceJudge Mary imposed two months for criminal damage and one month for theft. (galwaydaily.com)
  • sentenceBoth sentences were made concurrent with his existing seven-year sentence. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherIn December 2021 he received a seven-year sentence at Galway Circuit Court for dangerous driving causing the death of Margaret Ward. (galwaydaily.com)
  • otherHis solicitor Valerie Corcoran said he had serious addiction issues and is on a waiting list for counselling. (galwaydaily.com)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jan2023
    Sentencedgalwaydaily.com, first report
    Man serving 7 year sentence pleads to smash and grab theft from car - Galway Daily

    Reports the guilty plea and sentencing for the 2020 smash and grab theft; notes McDonagh is already serving a seven-year sentence for a separate dangerous-driving fatality and that his sentences were made concurrent.

    convicted, Richard McDonagh, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Richard McDonaghvictim, Paddy Dunleavy, male, irish (judged from name)Paddy Dunleavy