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Balbriggan District Court round-up

Summary

In Balbriggan District Court on 27 March 2014, David Donnelly, aged 20, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to Jennifer Coffey in Lusk Graveyard on 5 August 2012, fracturing her nose. He received a six‑month suspended sentence and was bound to the peace for two years. Donnelly also pleaded guilty to harassing Coffey's father, Michael, on 6 April 2013, and was ordered to a probation bond for 18 months and to comply with Probation Services. He was required to complete a Victim Awareness course and take prescribed medication. The court noted his high risk of re‑offending if he does not adhere to treatment. Separately, Sean Lynch, 26, was remanded on continuing bail for assault involving a lit cigarette in a victim's eye, with the case adjourned to 24 April pending further disclosure. Paul Boylan, 35, was charged with possession of false number plates; his case was scheduled for a hearing on 9 June at Swords District Court.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Balbriggan District Court round-up. Charges or matters: assault causing harm; harassing. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 5th, 2012 Incident
• April 6th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 31st, 2011 Adjournment
• April 24th Adjournment
• November 29th, 2013 Incident
• June 9th Hearing Or Sentence
• 2014-03-27 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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