Ireland Two Longford men to stand trial over cash demands
Thomas McDonagh (34) and Hughie Nevin (43), both of Longford, were charged with making an unwarranted demand for cash with menace from an alleged male victim on 9 March 2023 at Dublin Street, Longford. McDonagh is also charged with an alleged theft from the same man at Breadens Lane. Reported on 28 October 2023, the men were set to stand trial, with the DPP having consented to McDonagh being sent forward. The latest development is that McDonagh was remanded on continuing bail and Nevin in custody to Longford District Court on 12 December for the serving of a book of evidence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court27 Oct
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Two Longford men are to stand trial accused of robbing and threatening another man to hand over cash.
- Where
- The incident allegedly occurred at Dublin Street, Longford.
- When
- The charges relate to an incident on 9 March 2023.
- Investigation
- Garda Anthony Scanlon gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of the accused.
- Charges
- Thomas McDonagh and Hughie Nevin were both charged with making an unwarranted demand for cash with menace from an alleged male victim.
- McDonagh is also charged with an alleged theft from the same victim at Breadens Lane.
- In court
- Mr McDonagh stood in court as the charges were read out before Judge Brendan O'Reilly.
- The DPP consented to McDonagh being sent forward for trial.
- McDonagh was remanded on continuing bail to Longford District Court on 12 December for the serving of a book of evidence.
- Nevin was remanded in custody to Longford District Court on 12 December.
- The garda station bail McDonagh was under is to be extended.
- Other details
- Nevin made no reply after caution.
- Nevin was in custody on other matters, so bail was described as academic.
- The article was published on 28 October 2023.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatTwo Longford men are to stand trial accused of robbing and threatening another man to hand over cash. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe incident allegedly occurred at Dublin Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe charges relate to an incident on 9 March 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGarda Anthony Scanlon gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeBoth men were charged with making an unwarranted demand for cash with menace from an alleged male victim. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeMcDonagh is also charged with an alleged theft from the same victim at Breadens Lane. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe DPP consented to McDonagh being sent forward for trial. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtMcDonagh was remanded on continuing bail to Longford District Court on 12 December for the serving of a book of evidence. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtNevin was remanded in custody to Longford District Court on 12 December. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtGarda station bail that McDonagh was under is to be extended. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherNevin made no reply after caution. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherNevin was in custody on other matters, so bail was described as academic. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 27 Oct2023Longford pair to stand trial over cash demands
Adds that Thomas McDonagh (34) is co-accused with Hughie Nevin, that both were sent forward for trial, that McDonagh also faces an alleged theft from the same victim at Breadens Lane, and the remand arrangements for 12 December.
accused, Thomas McDonagh, 34, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas McDonaghaccused, Hughie Nevin, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Hughie Nevinvictim, male