Ireland Crime

Named as

Victim

Offences

Assault on a Garda, Criminal damage, Dangerous driving, Unlawful interference with a vehicle, Failing to report an accident, Endangerment, Assault on Gardaí; public order offence; criminal damage

Where

Co. Donegal

Reporting

11 reports, 8 Feb 2022 to 30 Jul 2025

Outlets

donegallive.ie, extra.ie, irishmirror.ie, thejournal.ie

• Man sentenced for assault on Garda in Letterkenny Assault on a Garda · Co. Donegal

  On 14 February 2019, Owen Orr, a 32-year-old man, punched motorist Charles Bonner in the nose at Manorcunningham, assaulted Garda Michael Kilcoyne at Cullion Road, Letterkenny, and crashed his car into Kathleen Birch and her daughter at Dromore Lower. He was charged with assault on a Garda, criminal damage, dangerous driving, unlawful interference with a vehicle, and failing to report an accident. Orr pleaded guilty to the offences at Letterkenny Circuit Court in July 2025. He was sentenced to 16 months in prison with the last eight months suspended, banned from driving for five years, and ordered to enter a bond to keep the peace for two years.

  Sentenced, 30 Jul 2025Victim · 3 reports
• McDermott withdraws appeal in Donegal garda endangerment case Endangerment · Co. Donegal

  Martin McDermott, 36, accelerated his car towards Garda Michael Kilcoyne at a Covid-19 checkpoint at Raymoghey, Manorcunningham, Co Donegal, on 14 April 2020, forcing the garda to jump out of the way. After a pursuit and crash, McDermott was found hiding in undergrowth and kicked Kilcoyne in the chest, knocking him to the ground. He pleaded guilty to endangerment, assault, drink-driving and driving without a licence at Donegal Circuit Court in March 2022 and was jailed for four years and nine months with a 15-year driving disqualification. In June 2024, McDermott withdrew his appeal against the severity of the sentence at the Court of Appeal.

  Sentenced, 31 Mar 2022Victim · 7 reports
• Letterkenny man fined over attempted assault on Garda; brother's case adjourned Assault on Gardaí; public order offence; criminal damage · Co. Donegal

  On 23 December 2020 in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, brothers Patrick Molloy (22) and Sean Molloy (20) were involved in drink-fuelled incidents, including a fight on the High Road in which Patrick Molloy attempted to punch a Garda and broke his glasses. Sean Molloy was alleged to have struck Garda Sergeant Michael Kilcoyne in the head and kicked him outside McGettigan's Hotel on 6 June 2021. Patrick Molloy was arrested under the Public Order Act on 10 October 2021 at Fortwell, Letterkenny. At Letterkenny District Court on 2 March 2023, Patrick Molloy was fined €500, and Sean Molloy's case was adjourned to 20 July 2023 for compensation and a Probation and Welfare Report.

  In court, 3 Mar 2023Victim · 1 report

Each entry shows how that report described them.

1. 30 Jul2025
   Sentenceddonegallive.ie, in Man sentenced for assault on Garda in Letterkenny

   Man who went on St Valentine’s Day rampage in Letterkenny is jailed

   victim, Michael Kilcoyne, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Kilcoyne♂IE
2. 17 Jul2025
   In courtdonegallive.ie, in Man sentenced for assault on Garda in Letterkenny

   Man awaits fate in Circuit Court over Valentine’s Day rampage in Letterkenny

   victim, Michael Kilcoyne, irish (judged from name)Michael KilcoyneIE
3. 11 Jun2024
   Sentenceddonegallive.ie, in McDermott withdraws appeal in Donegal garda endangerment case

   Convicted garda killer who endangered another garda in Donegal withdraws appeal

   victim, Kilcoyne, male, irish (judged from name)Kilcoyne♂IE
4. 28 Feb2024
   In courtdonegallive.ie, in Man sentenced for assault on Garda in Letterkenny

   Man faces trial over Valentine’s Day assault of Garda in Letterkenny

   victim, Michael Kilcoyne, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Kilcoyne♂IE
5. 3 Mar2023
   In courtdonegallive.ie, in Letterkenny man fined over attempted assault on Garda; brother's case adjourned

   Letterkenny brothers in court over attacks on Gardai

   victim, Michael Kilcoyne, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Kilcoyne♂IE
6. 15 Aug2022
   In courtdonegallive.ie, in McDermott withdraws appeal in Donegal garda endangerment case

   Driver forced garda to jump out of his way at Covid-19 checkpoint

   victim, Michael Kilcoyne, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Kilcoyne♂IE
7. 15 Aug2022
   Sentenceddonegallive.ie, in McDermott withdraws appeal in Donegal garda endangerment case

   Convicted garda killer jailed for endangering officer at Covid checkpoint

   victim, Michael Kilcoyne, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Kilcoyne♂IE
8. 1 Apr2022
   Sentencedextra.ie, in McDermott withdraws appeal in Donegal garda endangerment case

   Garda-killer jailed after forcing officer to jump to safety at COVID-19 checkpoint - Extra.ie

   victim, Michael Kilcoyne, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Kilcoyne♂IE
9. 31 Mar2022
   Sentencedirishmirror.ie, in McDermott withdraws appeal in Donegal garda endangerment case

   Garda-killer who sped towards officer at Covid checkpoint before crashing jailed

   victim, Michael Kilcoyne, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Kilcoyne♂IE
10. 8 Feb2022
    In courtthejournal.ie, in McDermott withdraws appeal in Donegal garda endangerment case

    Man pleads guilty to endangering Garda by driving car at him

    victim, Michael Kilcoyne, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Kilcoyne♂IE
11. 8 Feb2022
    In courtdonegallive.ie, in McDermott withdraws appeal in Donegal garda endangerment case

    Convicted cop killer pleads guilty to endangering Garda's life

    victim, Michael Kilcoyne, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Kilcoyne♂IE

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