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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 1610Arson, criminal damage, theft · Co. Dublin · 28 Jul 2023

Tammy O'Connor jailed for setting neighbour's car on fire in Finglas

Tammy O'Connor, 29, pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to criminal damage, arson and theft after smashing a neighbour's car window, slashing tyres, stealing a coin tray and dash cam, and later setting the car on fire with a homemade pipe bomb in an underground car park in Finglas, Dublin 11, in July 2023. Judge Elva Duffy sentenced her to two and a half years' imprisonment with the final 18 months suspended.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced26 May
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatO'Connor pleaded guilty to charges of criminal damage, arson and theft at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe injured party works as a taxi driver. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe front passenger window had been smashed and the rear tyres slashed. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe coin tray containing €100 and a dash cam had been taken and €300 worth of damage caused. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe passenger side window of the car had been smashed and the interior was on fire. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe car had to be written off. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatO'Connor googled how to make a homemade pipe bomb. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatO'Connor admitted to smashing the window and throwing the improvised device into the car. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe fire was set in the underground car park of an apartment building. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe first incident occurred at 1.30am on 4 July 2023. (irishtimes.com)
  • causeO'Connor told gardaí she had received an eviction notice from the housing authority following the complaint made by the injured party. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe final 18 months of the term were suspended on strict conditions including engaging with the Probation Service for 18 months upon release. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherA letter of apology had been given to the injured party. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherO'Connor has one child and is doing well in custody. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 26 May2025
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Woman who set neighbour’s car on fire sentenced to year in prison

    Sentencing report: O'Connor received 2.5 years (18 months suspended) for arson, criminal damage and theft after setting a taxi driver neighbour's car on fire with a homemade pipe bomb in Finglas, Dublin 11, in July 2023.

    victim, maleconvicted, 29, female, irish (judged from name)