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Parking row led man to throw industrial paint over home
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Leroy Farrelly, 46, pleaded guilty to criminal damage after throwing industrial paint over a house on Clonliffe Road, an act triggered by a parking dispute. CCTV footage captured on CrimeCall identified him. The homeowners, who had no connection to Farrelly, suffered €18,300 in removal costs and expressed fear and distress. Farrelly, with four prior convictions, was given a three‑year suspended sentence by Judge Martin Nolan, who noted the victims' significant suffering and Farrelly's remorse. He was ordered to offer €2,200 to the victim and had 12 months to raise an additional €7,800 if desired. The judge highlighted Farrelly's responsibilities as a husband and father, and his efforts to address underlying issues through counselling.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Parking row led man to throw industrial paint over home. Charges or matters: criminal damage to a property at Clonliffe Road, on March 9, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 9, 2020 Adjournment
- 2023-03-15 Publication
Why: He said the homeowner was very proud of her house, "with good reason" and the house doesn't look as well because of the damage. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: criminal damage to a property at Clonliffe Road, on March 9, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) A man who claims a row over parking was the reason he threw industrial paint over a house, which cost the homeowners over €18,000 to remove, has been given a three-year suspended sentence. Judge Nolan said the mitigation in the case was clear in terms of Farrelly's plea of guilty, remorse and lack of relevant criminal convictions, before he imposed a three-year suspended sentence.; After hearing the evidence, Judge Martin Nolan had adjourned the case to think about it.
Places mentioned
- CrimeCall. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Dublin
- Mayeston Drive
- St Margarets Road
- Clonliffe Road
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