Ireland Two men charged over public order incident at Glenwood Park, Letterkenny
On Saturday 2 May 2026, at around 5pm according to one source and 5.30pm according to another, a handgun was reportedly brandished during an altercation between two groups of men at Glenwood Park, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. No one was injured and no property was damaged. Thomas Reilly, 23, and Felix Connors, 19, were charged with a public order offence under section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, and on 11 May 2026 they appeared at separate sittings of Letterkenny District Court, where they were remanded on bail with conditions and their matters were adjourned for directions from the DPP. The latest development is that both matters remain adjourned pending those directions, and gardaí have said further charges may follow.
- Reported3 May
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court11 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Two groups of men were involved in an altercation in which a handgun was reportedly brandished.
- Where
- The incident took place in the Glenwood Park area of Letterkenny, Co Donegal.
- When
- The incident happened on Saturday 2 May 2026, in the evening, at around 5pm according to one source and 5.30pm according to another.
- Cause
- An argument broke out between the two groups when a number of men arrived at the estate.
- Weapon
- A handgun was believed to have been produced, and gardaí received a report of a handgun being sighted.
- Other details
- No persons were injured and there was no damage to property.
- A car involved in the incident was reported to be on the back of a tow-truck leaving Letterkenny just before 11pm.
- Investigation
- Gardaí said there were no arrests at that stage, described the investigation as early stage and ongoing, and said further charges may follow and the matter needs directions from the DPP.
- Charges
- Thomas Reilly, 23, and Felix Connors, 19, were charged with using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour in a public place with intent to provoke a breach of the peace, or being reckless as to whether one may be occasioned.
- The charge is contrary to section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994.
- In court
- Reilly and Connors appeared at separate sittings of Letterkenny District Court on 11 May 2026.
- Gardaí told the court there was no objection to bail, and both men were remanded on bail with conditions, including no contact with any witnesses in the investigation.
- Reilly was placed on a curfew from 11pm to 7am and must sign on at Letterkenny Garda Station three times a week.
- Both matters were adjourned to allow for directions from the DPP.
21 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe incident took place in the Glenwood Park area of Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at Glenwood Park, Letterkenny. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on Saturday evening, around 5.30pm. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe incident occurred on 2 May 2026. (donegallive.ie)
- causeThe handgun was reportedly brandished during an altercation between two groups of men. (donegallive.ie)
- weaponA handgun was believed to have been produced during the incident. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationGardaí received a report of a handgun being sighted. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationThere have been no arrests at this stage of the investigation. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationGardaí said investigations are ongoing. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationGardaí said there may be further charges and the matter needs directions from the DPP. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationGardaí described the investigation as being at an early stage. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeBoth men were charged with using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour in a public place with intent to provoke a breach of the peace or being reckless as to whether a breach of the peace may be occasioned. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe charge is contrary to section 6 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe two men appeared at separate sittings of Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- courtGardaí told the court there was no objection to bail. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe two men were remanded on bail with conditions, including no contact with any witnesses in the investigation. (donegallive.ie)
- courtBoth matters were adjourned to allow for directions from the DPP. (donegallive.ie)
- sentenceReilly was placed on a curfew from 11pm to 7am and must sign on at Letterkenny Garda Station three times a week. (donegallive.ie)
- otherAn argument broke out between the two groups when a number of men arrived at the estate. (donegallive.ie)
- otherNo persons were injured and there was no damage to property. (donegallive.ie)
- otherA car involved in the incident was reported to be on the back of a tow-truck leaving Letterkenny just before 11pm. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 11 May2026Two men appear in court over incident at Letterkenny housing estate
First report of the case. It names both accused, their ages, the charge and section, the bail conditions, and the adjournment for DPP directions.
accused, Thomas Reilly, 23, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Reillyaccused, Felix Connors, 19, male, named, irish (judged from name)Felix Connors - 3 May2026Garda probe after handgun brandished during incident in Letterkenny estate
Adds that a handgun was believed to have been brandished, that the incident involved two groups of men, that Gardaí received a report of a handgun being sighted, that no arrests had been made, and that a car linked to the incident was later seen on a tow-truck.