Man admits causing over €10k of damage by smashing TVs in bookies

Chris McNulty

A Donegal man has admitted causing over €10,000 worth of damage when he smashed 17 TVs in a Letterkenny bookmakers.

Gerard Meehan appeared at Letterkenny Circuit Court to affirm a guilty plea that was entered in the District Court.

When asked by the court registrar if he was affirming the plea, Meehan spoke only to say: “Yeah”.

The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal damage, relating to an incident on July 14th, 2023, at BoyleSports, Glencar, Letterkenny.

Meehan, of Lisclamerty, Manorcunningham, is charged with unlawfully damaging property, namely 17 LG TVs, belonging to BoyleSports.

Peter Nolan, barrister for Meehan, sought the preparation of a probation and welfare report for his client. Nolan said a psychiatric report may be necessary in the case.

Judge Aylmer extended legal aid to cover such reports as will be necessary.

The matter was adjourned to a later sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.