Man caused almost €9,000 worth of damage at new community hospital - Donegal News

Mathew Gallagher (26) of no fixed abode appeared via videolink from Castlerea Prison at today’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court.

A MAN who caused €8,541.26 worth of damage to a new community hospital has appeared in court.

Garda Sergeant Maurice Doyle told the court that on May 27, at 10pm, Gallagher entered Boyle Construction’s site of the new community hospital on Kilmacrennan Road in Letterkenny and proceeded to cause €8,541.26 worth of damage.

He is accused of damaging 26 windows, four glass doors, four toilets and three porcelain sinks.

The first 25 beds of the 110-bed Community Nursing Unit are expected to open by the end of this year.

Gallagher is also charged that on May 28 he caused criminal damage of €100 to a car.

He is also charged with being in possession of €120 worth of cannabis.

Defending solicitor Patsy Gallagher said his client is receiving substantial treatement for mental health issues.

Judge Emile Daly accepted jurisdiction in the matter and she adjourned the case until Monday, October 19.

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