Man (20s) to appear in court after two gardaí injured in Co Monaghan

Eva Osborne

A man in his 20s is due in court on Saturday after two gardaí were injured following a series of violent incidents in Co Monaghan on Thursday.

During the course of the incident, a female garda sustained injuries and remains under care at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda.

A male garda, who was also injured, has been discharged from the hospital to continue his recovery.

The man, who was arrested in connection with the incidents and since charged, is expected to appear before a special sitting of Trim District Court at 3pm on Saturday.

An Garda Síochána are continuing to investigate a series of violent incidents that occurred in County Monaghan on Thursday, 16th April 2026.

Investigating gardaí are appealing for information regarding a dark grey Audi A6 with northern registration plates.

Anyone who may have seen this vehicle in the vicinity of the R184, between Ballybay and Clontibret or surrounding roads, or any driver in that area between 11am and 2pm with dashcam or other video footage, is asked to contact Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigation team at Monaghan Garda Station on 047 77200, the Garda Confidential Phone Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.