Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15970Dangerous driving; criminal damage; assault · Co. Westmeath

Westmeath man charged over alleged feud-related offences

Anthony Dennigan (52) of Leney, Ballinalack, Westmeath, has been charged with offences allegedly linked to an ongoing feud, relating to incidents on 29 July 2024 on the N4 at Bunbrosna and on 8 August 2024 on Harbour Street, Mullingar. The charges include dangerous driving, criminal damage to cars and assault, with the assault charge naming Patrick Myers and Eddie Myers. He appeared before Longford District Court by videolink on a Tuesday, where a bail application was being made to the High Court. The judge remanded him in custody to Mullingar District Court, and the DPP had not yet decided what directions would be taken in the matter.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Anthony Dennigan, a 52-year-old man of Leney, Ballinalack, Westmeath, has been charged.
When
The charges relate to incidents on two separate dates, 29 July 2024 and 8 August 2024.
Where
  • The 29 July 2024 incident took place on the N4 at Bunbrosna, Westmeath.
  • The 8 August 2024 incident took place on Harbour Street, Mullingar.
Cause
The accused is alleged to be involved in offences linked to an ongoing feud.
Charges
  • He is charged with dangerous driving on the N4 at Bunbrosna on 29 July 2024.
  • He is charged with criminal damage to a car belonging to Eddie Myers on 29 July 2024.
  • He is charged with criminal damage to cars belonging to four people on 8 August 2024.
  • He is charged with dangerous driving on 8 August 2024.
  • He is charged with assault on Patrick Myers and Eddie Myers.
In court
  • He appeared before Longford District Court by videolink on a Tuesday before Judge Bernadette Owens.
  • A bail application was being made to the High Court.
Sentence
The judge remanded him in custody to Mullingar District Court, where he was due to return the following day.
Investigation
The DPP had not yet decided what directions would be taken in the matter.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe 29 July incident happened at the N4 Bunbrosna, Westmeath. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe 8 August incident happened at Harbour Street, Mullingar. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe charges relate to incidents on two separate dates, 29 July 2024 and 8 August 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • causeThe accused is alleged to be involved in offences linked to an ongoing feud. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationThe DPP had not yet decided what directions would be taken in the matter. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with dangerous driving on 29 July 2024 at the N4 Bunbrosna. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with criminal damage to a car belonging to Eddie Myers on 29 July 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with criminal damage to cars belonging to four people on 8 August 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with assault on Patrick Myers and Eddie Myers. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with dangerous driving on 8 August 2024. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtAnthony Dennigan appeared before Longford District Court by videolink on a Tuesday. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtA bail application was being made to the High Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge remanded the accused in custody to Mullingar District Court the next day. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Sep2024
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Man appears in Longford court accused of offences allegedly related to ongoing feud

    Court appearance at Longford District Court by videolink; remanded in custody to Mullingar District Court. Charges relate to two dates, 29 July 2024 at the N4 Bunbrosna and 8 August 2024 at Harbour Street, Mullingar. A bail application was being made to the High Court, and the DPP had not yet decided on directions.

    accused, Anthony Dennigan, 52, male, named, irish (judged from name)Anthony Denniganvictim, Eddie Myers, irish (judged from name)Eddie Myersvictim, Edward Purcell, irish (judged from name)Edward Purcellvictim, Carol Fitzpatrick, irish (judged from name)Carol Fitzpatrickvictim, Patrick Myers, irish (judged from name)Patrick Myers