Man sent forward for trial for assaulting a man and causing him harm
The defendant was served with the book of evidence ahead of his appearance at Ballyshannon District Court
A man has been sent forward for trial on a charge of assaulting another man and causing him harm in Bundoran.
Dylan Gallagher, 26, of 85 Erne Dale Heights, Ballyshannon, was before Ballyshannon District Court on Friday, May 2, represented by solicitor Ciaran White.
Gallagher is charged with allegedly assaulting Luke Burns and causing him harm on Bundoran’s Main Street on May 8, 2022.
The offence is contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Persons Act, 1997.
The court heard that Gallagher was served with the book of evidence at 11.10am that morning, ahead of his court appearance.
Inspector Anthony Coyle told the court that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) instructed that the accused be sent forward for trial to Donegal Circuit Court sitting in Letterkenny and commencing on December 9.
Judge Sandra Murphy sent the defendant forward for trial to the December sitting of Donegal Circuit Court, on a bond of €250.
Legal aid was granted to the office of McGovern Walsh Solicitors and one barrister.