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Case No. 12729Public order offence (failing to comply with a Garda direction) · Co. Donegal · 23 Feb 2025

Woman sentenced under Probation Act for failing to comply with Garda direction after Ballybofey accident

Macey McCay, 24, of Strabane, Co Tyrone, appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with failing to comply with a Garda direction after becoming aggressive and waving a phone in a Garda's face following a road traffic accident on Main Street, Ballybofey, on 23 February 2025. Judge Deirdre Gearty applied the Probation Act.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 Sep
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused was pushing through the Garda cordon and waving a phone in Garda Saba's face. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatMcCay became aggressive with Gardaí and was arrested. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatShe was apologetic at the local Garda station. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatHer partner had been involved in the crash. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatShe had no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)
  • whatShe was currently pregnant. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred at Main Street, Ballybofey. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereMcCay is from Patterson Park, Strabane in Co Tyrone. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 23 February 2025. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenGardaí were dealing with a road traffic accident at 3:15am. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeMcCay was charged with failing to comply with a Garda direction. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtMacey McCay appeared at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHer solicitor was Mr Patsy Gallagher. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Deirdre Gearty applied the Probation Act. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Sep2025
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Woman who became aggressive following Ballybofey accident appears in court

    First report of the court appearance and sentencing. Details the circumstances of the incident, the accused's background, and the judge's decision to apply the Probation Act.

    accused, Macey McCay, 24, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Macey McCay