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Case No. 4180Burglary, assault, criminal damage, sending grossly offensive messages · Co. Donegal · 30 Jun 2024

Serving garda Alan O'Mahony to stand trial on burglary, assault and offensive messages charges in Donegal

Alan O'Mahony, a serving garda stationed at Letterkenny Garda station, is to stand trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court on five charges including trespassing, assault, criminal damage and sending grossly offensive messages, all allegedly committed on 30 June 2024 at Wood Park, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny. The case was mentioned at Letterkenny District Court and adjourned until 3 March 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court7 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • chargeHe is charged with trespassing at Wood Park, Lismonaghan, Letterkenny, on 30 June 2024. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe is charged with causing damage to property by throwing a lit cigarette on the duvet and burning it. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe is charged with causing damage to the handle of the front door of the house. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeHe is charged with sending a grossly offensive communication, namely a photograph of a named woman to another person with intent to cause harm. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was mentioned at Letterkenny District Court before Judge Ciaran Liddy. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP consented for the accused to go forward to the Circuit Court on all matters. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtLegal aid was requested and granted. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned until 3 March 2026. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe state solicitor for Donegal is Kieran Dillon. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Jan2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, first report
    Serving garda to stand trial on charges of burglary, assault and sending offensive messages

    First report of the case. Details the five charges, the court mention before Judge Ciaran Liddy, DPP consent for Circuit Court trial, the accused's absence on sick leave, and adjournment to 3 March 2026.

    accused, male, irish (judged from name)victim, male, irish (judged from name)