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Case No. 11079Possession of petrol bombs and weapons with intent to damage property · Co. Donegal · 13 Dec 2024

St Johnston man to stand trial over alleged petrol bombs and weapons stash

Gardaí searched the home of Daniel Lynch, a 47-year-old man, at Tullyowen, St Johnston, County Donegal, on 13 December 2024. It is alleged that he had six petrol bombs, a baseball bat, an iron bar, a knife, a sledgehammer and a wooden shaft in his custody or control. Lynch was charged and appeared before Letterkenny District Court, where the Director of Public Prosecutions consented to him being sent forward for trial. Judge Emile Daly adjourned the case to the current sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court, where Lynch is to go on trial, and he was released on his own bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court9 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Daniel Lynch, 47, is to go on trial accused of having weapons, including six petrol bombs, at his home in St Johnston.
Where
Gardaí searched Lynch's home at Tullyowen, St Johnston, County Donegal.
When
The Garda search took place on 13 December 2024.
Weapon
It is alleged Lynch had six petrol bombs, a baseball bat, an iron bar, a knife, a sledgehammer and a wooden shaft in his custody or control.
Cause
The items were allegedly possessed to damage vehicles belonging to persons unknown, in a manner likely to endanger lives.
Charges
Lynch is charged, and the matter is before the court under Section 4 of the Criminal Damage Act, 1991.
Investigation
  • Garda Pauline Doherty gave evidence about Lynch's arrest, charge and caution.
  • Garda Doherty later met Lynch by arrangement and served him with the book of evidence.
In court
  • Lynch appeared before Letterkenny District Court in connection with the alleged offence.
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions consented to Lynch being sent forward for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court.
  • Lynch's solicitor asked that both senior and junior counsel be assigned to represent him at trial.
  • Judge Emile Daly adjourned the case to the current sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.
Other details
Lynch was released on his own bail.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDaniel Lynch is to go on trial accused of having weapons, including six petrol bombs, at his home in St Johnston. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereA Garda search took place at Lynch's home at Tullyowen, St Johnston. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe Garda search took place on 13 December 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • weaponIt is alleged Lynch had six petrol bombs, a baseball bat, an iron bar, a knife, a sledgehammer and a wooden shaft in his custody or control. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGarda Pauline Doherty gave evidence about the arrest, charge and caution of the accused. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGarda Doherty later met Lynch by arrangement and served him with the book of evidence. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe items were allegedly possessed to damage vehicles belonging to persons unknown, in a manner likely to endanger lives. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe matter is before the court under Section 4 of the Criminal Damage Act, 1991. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtLynch appeared before Letterkenny District Court in connection with the alleged offence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe Director of Public Prosecutions consented to Lynch being sent forward for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtLynch's solicitor asked that both senior and junior counsel be assigned to represent him at trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJudge Emile Daly adjourned the case to the current sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLynch was released on his own bail. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Feb2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    St Johnston man faces Circuit Court trial over petrol bombs stash

    Reports the case being sent forward for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, the items alleged, the Criminal Damage Act charge and the bail outcome.

    accused, Daniel Lynch, 47, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Lynch