Man (32) due back in court accused of damaging cars and parochial house in Louth
The Argus
Today at 02:00
A 32-year-old man is due back in court today, following a series of damage to property incidents at a parochial house in North Louth.
James McArdle was remanded in custody to Dundalk Court after appearing before a special sitting of the district court in Drogheda last Friday.
The defendant, of Villa Isis, Doolargy, Ravensdale, Dundalk, is accused of, on April 26 last at the Parochial House, Ravensdale, damaging a grey Audi Q5; damaging property by spraying graffiti on a wall and trespassing.
He is further charged with, on a date unknown, between April 28 and April 29 last at Doolargy, Ravensdale, damaging a silver Ford Focus and damaging a grey Nissan Leaf.
Following a contested bail application, Judge Nicola Andrews refused Mr McArdle bail and remanded him in custody to Dundalk Court via video link on May 7.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Dublin Live
6 days ago
- Dublin Live
Appeal launched to locate Dublin woman missing since Monday
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Gardaí have launched a public appeal to trace the whereabouts of a Dublin woman who has been reported missing from her home in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, since the morning of Monday, June 23rd. Amy Hutchinson, aged 25, was last seen in the Clondalkin area at approximately 10:30am. She has access to a 12-KE-registered orange Ford Focus. She is described as approximately 5 feet 2 inches in height, with long blonde hair and blue eyes. When last seen, she was wearing a pink top and green leggings. Anyone with information on Amy's whereabouts is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station. Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice . For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Gardai launch major search for woman, 25, missing from Dublin as family issue appeal amid hunt for orange Ford Focus car
GARDAI have launched a major search for a 25-year-old woman who has been missing from her home since yesterday morning. Amy Hutchinson was last seen in the Clondalkin area of Advertisement The young woman has been described as approximately 5 feet 2 inches in height, with long blonde hair and blue eyes. When last seen, she was wearing a pink top and green leggings. Gardai have launched a search for Amy and have sought out the public's assistance in tracing the young woman after she was reported missing. Advertisement READ MORE IRISH NEWS In a statement, gardai urged anyone who may be able to assist in the ongoing investigation to come forward. A garda spokesperson said: "Anyone with information on Amy's whereabouts is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station." Members of the Clondalkin community have been making urgent appeals for help in locating missing Amy, with her mum urging anyone with any information to make contact with herself or gardai. She said: " If anyone sees Amy Hutchinson around Clondalkin/Dublin anywhere please contact me straight away ." Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Latest Pictures of the missing woman have been shared dozens of times in an urgent bid to find her. Fresh Garda appeal in search for missing Imelda Keenan after she left flat to run errands 31 years ago & never returned A full statement from An Garda Siochana reads: "Gardai are seeking the public's assistance in tracing 25-year-old Amy Hutchinson, who has been reported missing from her home in Clondalkin, Dublin 22, since the morning of Monday, 23rd June 2025. "Amy was last seen in the Clondalkin area at approximately 10:30am. "She has access to a 12-KE-registered orange Ford Focus. Advertisement "She is described as approximately 5 feet 2 inches in height, with long blonde hair and blue eyes. "When last seen, she was wearing a pink top and green leggings. "Anyone with information on Amy's whereabouts is asked to contact Clondalkin Garda Station on 01 666 7600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station." 1 Amy Hutchinson has been reported missing from her home in Clondalkin Credit: An Garda Siochana Advertisement
Sunday World
21-06-2025
- Sunday World
Man (23) caught with cocaine in his underwear ‘suffered racist bullying in school'
The defendant, who has one previous conviction for possession of drugs, was a front seat passenger in a car followed and stopped by Gardaí. A 23-year-old food delivery driver who had cocaine in his underwear has been remanded on continuing bail for a probation report. Nahid Duffy, Dowdalls Crescent, Newry Road, Dundalk, was before the circuit court for sentencing after pleading guilty to possession of 26.9g of cocaine for sale or supply. Further charges of possession of cocaine and possession of 'magic mushrooms' are being taken into consideration. The defendant, who has one previous conviction for possession of drugs, was a front seat passenger in a car followed and stopped by Gardaí. It was stated that he got involved in drug dealing to feed his own cocaine habit. Gda Daniel O'Connor testified that at 12.25am on April 5, 2021, he was observer in an unmarked car when he spotted a Ford Focus driving erratically after it exited Mourne View on the Dublin Road. This car was stopped at McSwiney Street. It contained the driver, Mr Duffy and a third person in the back. Gda O'Connor said he spoke to the defendant who appeared nervous. The car and its occupants were searched. Mr Duffy took responsibility for a bag of 'magic mushrooms' and for €825 cash which was in the centre console. Following his arrest and during a search at the garda station, cocaine was found down the accused's trousers in his underwear. Stock image News in 90 Seconds - June 21st The drugs were valued €1,883, and the 'magic mushrooms' €110. He told investigators that he used the mushrooms for anxiety. He also admitted using cannabis and CBD. He said the cash was his and admitted having the drugs for sale to fund a cocaine addiction. There was one previous conviction for Section 3 possession of drugs for which a €150 fine was imposed in the district court. For this case the DPP had directed summary disposal on a guilty plea only and the district court accepted jurisdiction. Mr Duffy initially pleaded 'not guilty'. A booklet of mitigation was handed into court on behalf of the defendant. Barrister Stephen Faulkner, instructed by solicitor Ciarán Mulholland, said that Nahid Duffy was of Bangladeshi/Irish descent and had suffered racist bullying in school. He had no trappings of wealth. The money was to feed his addiction. Judge Dara Hayes said that given Mr Duffy's age he would adjourn sentencing to November 11 for a probation report. The judge said it was a serious offence committed while on bail. Funded by the Courts Reporting Scheme
