A west Donegal man charged with setting a van alight in Loughanure has entered a signed guilty plea.
Damien McGeehan from Annagry was brought before Letterkenny District Court and will now go forward to the Circuit Court for sentencing.
The 34-year old was brought to court from Castlerea Prison, where he is on remand, by prison officers.
McGeehan is charged with three counts of criminal damage relating to an incident at An Tardan Rua, Loughanure, on October 10, 2025.
He is charged with causing criminal damage to a white Ford Transit van and a white Audi A6. He is also charged with causing criminal damage to the wing mirror of another Ford Transit van.
The charges are contrary to section 2 (1) of the Criminal Damage Act, 1991.
Garda Inspector Pat McCann confirmed that the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has consented for the accused to be sent forward to Letterkenny Circuit Court.
McGeehan was asked if he understood the nature of the charges and he replied: “Yes, Judge”.
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When asked if he understood that he was to be sent to the Circuit Court for sentencing, he said: “I understand, Judge”.
Judge Emile Daly, noting the DPP’s consent, made an order returning McGeehan to the Circuit Court for sentencing.
The alibi warning was administered and a section 56 order, relating to interviews, was made.
McGeehan’s solicitor, Mr Frank Dorrian, told the court that bail was previously refused and no application for bail would be made. A previous sitting of the court heard that McGeehan was refused bail in the High Court.
Legal aid was granted to Mr Dorrian and two counsel were assigned in the case.