22 Year old arrested after burglary when homeowner defended himself with a golf club.

Lelantos · 05-02-2013 03:12PM

Seans_Username wrote: »

OK well I'm from Glencar so please don't refer to it as 'scummy'. And while it has a few bad estates, it isn't the dodgiest place in Letterkenny. I lived in a quiet wee estate where there was never any bother, and we lived right beside what would be considered a 'scummy' area.

On topic, golfing isn't really popular in the area (the golf course is on the other side of town basically) so I'd say this burglar picked the wrong man to fúck with. Fair play to the man for sorting out the burglar

Most golfers don't live next door to a golfcourse, being on the other side of town isn't exactly a huge distance to navigate. Probably 4 drives of a 3 wood to a scums head distance to travel I'd say!

Cungi · 05-02-2013 03:13PM

Plazaman wrote: »

Hopefully it was a 7 iron, you get a better contact area for batein someone with that than with any other club.

I'd a used a sand wedge meself.

mitosis · 05-02-2013 03:16PM

bbam wrote: »

Just got a pick axe handle yesterday. Beside the bed now, just added a wrist strap.
Have to say for €8 its a mighty handy thing, I'd say it would dish out justice very well.

I hope no-one ever takes it from you.

Plazaman · 05-02-2013 03:19PM

Cungi wrote: »

I'd a used a sand wedge meself.

Don't know, unless it was one of those rock hard day old sticks of french bread, I can't see how hitting someone with a sandwich would deter them.

Witcher · 05-02-2013 03:21PM

Cungi wrote: »

I'd a used a sand wedge meself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXEGDcIAuLY

ejmaztec · 05-02-2013 03:24PM

I think I'll join my local chainsaw club.

channro · 05-02-2013 03:31PM

thomasm wrote: »

Usual stuff from the paper as well, the scumbag was on bail following vicious attack in the town previously. Whats the betting he is out on bail again after this

no bail

http://www.donegaldaily.com/2013/02/05/man-on-trespassing-charges-appears-in-court-on-crutches/

the culture of deference · 05-02-2013 03:52PM

channro wrote: »

no bail

http://www.donegaldaily.com/2013/02/05/man-on-trespassing-charges-appears-in-court-on-crutches/

Haughey, was already on bail after being charged with assault on December 10th last.

Inspector Kevin Gately told the court he had breached his previous bail conditions

However solicitor Patsy Gallagher said his client had not been proven to have broken his bail conditions.

Inspector Gately said the fact that this case was before the court was evidence that Haughey was not being of good behaviour.

Unbelievable.

The guy was on bail for assault, and then charged with 2 break ins in january 23rd and feb 4th.

If someone breaks into my house and falls downs the stairs, then gets up and falls down the stairs again, are the gardai able to tell how many times the intruder fell down the stairs?

razorblunt · 05-02-2013 04:28PM

The Bird-ie Man of Alcatraz

Dr Turk Turkelton · 05-02-2013 04:34PM

bbam wrote: »

Just got a pick axe handle yesterday. Beside the bed now, just added a wrist strap.
Have to say for €8 its a mighty handy thing, I'd say it would dish out justice very well.

Should have got a hatchet or a claw hammer.A pick handle can be hard to use in the confined space of a home.
A hatchet is a lot shorter thus easier to wield if the time comes(for chopping logs upstairs obviously!)

Smidge · 05-02-2013 05:01PM

Anybody know what the home owners(or anyone who finds themselves in this situation)legal standpoint is?

Asking because was only talking about this very thing with someone the other day and was told "No matter what happens, make sure you drag the criminal OUTSIDE of your property after the ahem "Lesson" and leave them well away from your house and then deny everything"

I would have thought it would have been the opposite scenario, if the criminal was still inside your property when the guards arrived it proves he was trespassing??

Boombastic · 05-02-2013 05:03PM

the culture of deference wrote: »

Haughey, was already on bail after being charged with assault on December 10th last.

Inspector Kevin Gately told the court he had breached his previous bail conditions

However solicitor Patsy Gallagher said his client had not been proven to have broken his bail conditions.

Inspector Gately said the fact that this case was before the court was evidence that Haughey was not being of good behaviour.

Unbelievable.

The guy was on bail for assault, and then charged with 2 break ins in january 23rd and feb 4th.

If someone breaks into my house and falls downs the stairs, then gets up and falls down the stairs again, are the gardai able to tell how many times the intruder fell down the stairs?

What are the conditions of bail that was set, if breaking the law is not breaking the conditions?

Cee-Jay-Cee · 05-02-2013 05:10PM

Kichote wrote: »

Glencar is a notoriously scummy aree. Wasnt some lad murdered there last year?

No complete rubbish. Glencar is a very respectable area. It's scum bags like Jason Haughey who got clobbered with the golf club that aren't even from letterkenny that brings the name if the area down.

Jason Haughey has been named as the scumbag in this case.

xLexie · 05-02-2013 05:16PM

Wait for the thread where Jason haughey is plaintiff in a civil case, for his broken leg or wounded pride.

What a sick world. Too bad he was able to walk into the courtroom

gagomes · 05-02-2013 05:19PM

GTDolanator wrote: »

Why do these keep cropping up in donegal?

A lot of house doors left unlocked in the country. Heard this from a work colleague/boards mod who is from Mayo.

Madam · 05-02-2013 05:27PM

gagomes wrote: »

A lot of house doors left unlocked in the country. Heard this from a work colleague/boards mod who is from Mayo.

Not in a biggish town like Letterkenny you don't. Btw Glencar has its 'iffy' parts but on the whole most of the people who live there are grand:)

DarkJager · 05-02-2013 05:31PM

Smidge wrote: »

Asking because was only talking about this very thing with someone the other day and was told "No matter what happens, make sure you drag the criminal OUTSIDE of your property after the ahem "Lesson" and leave them well away from your house and then deny everything"

No you drag them upstairs or near to the closest bedroom downstairs if there is one. Immediate threat=whatever use of force you feel like.

monkeypants · 05-02-2013 06:08PM

tallus wrote: »

Pity he didn't maim the bastard.

Improved his handicap though.

Smidge · 05-02-2013 06:11PM

DarkJager wrote: »

No you drag them upstairs or near to the closest bedroom downstairs if there is one. Immediate threat=whatever use of force you feel like.

Are you sure?
The person I spoke to about this was certain about NOT having the culprit on you property.

05-02-2013 06:18PM

Smidge wrote: »

Are you sure?
The person I spoke to about this was certain about NOT having the culprit on you property.

All depends how badly they injure themselves upon falling down the stairs I suppose

BlaasForRafa · 05-02-2013 06:19PM

monkeypants wrote: »

Improved his handicap though.

And he putt him in hospital.

3ndahalfof6 · 05-02-2013 06:42PM

the culture of deference wrote: »

Haughey, was already on bail after being charged with assault on December 10th last.

Inspector Kevin Gately told the court he had breached his previous bail conditions

However solicitor Patsy Gallagher said his client had not been proven to have broken his bail conditions.

Inspector Gately said the fact that this case was before the court was evidence that Haughey was not being of good behaviour.

Unbelievable.

The guy was on bail for assault, and then charged with 2 break ins in january 23rd and feb 4th.

If someone breaks into my house and falls downs the stairs, then gets up and falls down the stairs again, are the gardai able to tell how many times the intruder fell down the stairs?

Broke in on the third floor landing, slipped fell to the second floor landing, disorientated, wobbled and fell down the stairs to the 1st floor, if he had broken in on the ground floor I would of been bamboozled, that is all.

The Reamer · 05-02-2013 06:46PM

tallus wrote: »

The home owner deserves a commendation. Fcuking scumbags think they can get away with anything. Pity he didn't maim the bastard.

He does, fair play but with the way this fcuked up state is run, the burglar will be given a suspended sentence because of disadvantaged upbringing, addiction, depression blah blah blah and the homeowner will get sent to jail for assault.

Ruudi_Mentari · 05-02-2013 08:22PM

I don't mean to putt him down but

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF0926o6TtE

the_pits · 05-02-2013 08:34PM

Just checked out scumboys Facebook page ......school ...."Never went" .... so no surprise there,........ and he loves Thurs because that when he get his dole

Senna · 05-02-2013 08:50PM

The Reamer wrote: »

and the homeowner will get sent to jail for assault.

Criminal Law (Defence and the Dwelling) Act 2011.
Allows for a person to use "reasonable force" when defending their home from an intruder. The Act also means that an intruder (/burglar) cannot sue the dweller for using reasonable force.

Definition of "Reasonable Force" is a grey area, but hopefully a test case where the intruder is beaten to a pulp and the home owner walks free is needed.

mfceiling · 05-02-2013 09:06PM

How many homeowners does it take to beat an egg?

None....it must have fallen down the stairs...

akura · 05-02-2013 09:08PM

From his facebook

"WELL PPEOPLE ITS ME HAUGHEY,WELL I DNT B AT MUCH JUST GET STONED ALL DAY EVERY DAY,THURSDAY IS DA BEST DAY CUZ ITS DOUBLE D DAY 4 ME YANO URSELF,AND I LIKE N OWL DRINK NOW N DEN"

:pac:

Seedy Arling · 05-02-2013 09:09PM

He used his four iron straight into the rough.

Etc etc.

Smidge · 05-02-2013 09:35PM

Was talking about this thread with a friend after reading it today and it got me thinking.......

There is no denying the amount of break in's has risen dramatically(despite what the powers that be would have you believe), there was one about half a mile from me last week and several since the start of January.

What bothers me is that when you look at this guy in the case here, what have you got??

You have a 22 year old repeat criminal who clearly has no regard for the law(he was on bail while committing crimes) and is pretty much a no-hoper with nothing to lose.

Now the home owner who defended his home has something to lose.
He has a home, I would presume he has a family etc.

This 22 year old did not get bail this time but you can practically bet the farm that he wont serve any real time.

So what happens when he gets out?

Do you think he'll say "Ah shure, I deserved what I got for breaking into that mans home and frightening the life outta him"
or
Will he look for revenge?

And you can bet if he does, he won't be by himself the next time and the home owner may not do very well out of the encounter????

22 Year old arrested after burglary when homeowner defended himself with a golf club.

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