Ireland Crime

Named as

Victim

Offences

Trespassing, Theft, And obstructing a Garda, Assault on a garda

Where

Co. Longford

Reporting

4 reports, 25 Jul 2023 to 2 Nov 2026

Outlets

longfordleader.ie, offalyexpress.ie

• Bail granted to Longford man charged with trespassing and theft Trespassing · Co. Longford

  Robbie O'Haire, 45, of Springlawn, Longford, is charged with trespassing, theft, and obstructing a Garda in connection with an alleged incident on October 14, 2026, in which he is alleged to have entered the curtilage of four buildings in Legion Terrace and Farranyoogan, stolen a watch and ear buds from David Gerrity's address in Legion Terrace, and obstructed a Garda. He failed to attend Longford District Court twice while on bail and was arrested on a bench warrant issued on October 27. At a special sitting on November 1, the judge granted him bail, noting he had no legal representation due to the ongoing legal aid strike. He is to return to court on November 3, when Gardaí will seek to revoke his bail.

  In court, 2 Nov 2026Victim · 1 report
• Longford man dealt with under Probation Act for assault on garda Assault on a garda · Co. Longford

  On 3 or 4 March 2023, Garda David Gerrity was pushed to the ground and struck on the head a number of times during a struggle after responding to a disturbance on Main Street, Longford town. Martin Lawrence, 29, of Longford, was charged with resisting the garda and using threatening or abusive behaviour. The case was adjourned to October 3, 2023, with Lawrence remanded on continuing bail. In April 2024, Longford District Court dealt with Lawrence under the Probation Act, avoiding a conviction, and ordered €500 paid to Little Blue Heroes.

  In court, 25 Jul 2023Victim · 3 reports

Each entry shows how that report described them.

1. 2 Nov2026
   In courtlongfordleader.ie, in Bail granted to Longford man charged with trespassing and theft

   Bail granted to Longford man arrested for failing to attend court ... while on bail

   victim, David Gerrity, male, irish (judged from name)David Gerrity♂IE
2. 19 Apr2024
   Otherlongfordleader.ie, in Longford man dealt with under Probation Act for assault on garda

   Longford man 'acted abominably' as garda punched in the head

   victim, David Gerrity, irish (judged from name)David GerrityIE
3. 27 Jul2023
   In courtoffalyexpress.ie, in Longford man dealt with under Probation Act for assault on garda

   Garda ‘struck on head’ in attempt to diffuse row in the Midlands

   victim, David Gerrity, male, irish (judged from name)David Gerrity♂IE
4. 25 Jul2023
   In courtlongfordleader.ie, in Longford man dealt with under Probation Act for assault on garda

   Garda ‘struck on head’ in attempt to diffuse row in Longford town

   victim, David Gerrity, male, irish (judged from name)David Gerrity♂IE

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