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Woman (67) took hammer to man's car during senior citizens flower pot row

Summary

A 67‑year‑old woman, Bernadette Murphy of Greenore Court, Dublin 2, pleaded guilty to one count of criminal damage after striking a man's car with a hammer during a dispute over flower pots with another senior citizen group member. The incident, which took place in Dublin city centre on 24 May 2023, caused nearly €10,000 in damage to the car's roof, bonnet and sides. Video showed Murphy, who used a walker, repeatedly raising the hammer and striking the vehicle. The man was the father of the other woman and tried to intervene. Murphy, who was undergoing a divorce and had no prior convictions, cooperated with Gardaí and surrendered the hammer. Judge Martin Nolan sentenced her to 18 months suspended in full, ordered her to pay the injured party over €600, and directed the payment to a charity if the victim declined it. The remaining damage cost of over €9,000 was covered by the victim's insurance.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Woman (67) took hammer to man's car during senior citizens flower pot row. Charges or matters: one count of criminal damage at an address in Dublin city centre on May 24, 2023. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• May 24, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-03-25 Publication

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