Man Sentenced to 3.5 Years for Threats Against McDonald, Harris

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald expressed her fear after receiving a 'cowardly' threat to shoot her from Richard McGreevy, who was sentenced to three and a half years in prison for making threats against her and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. McGreevy, 29, posted videos on TikTok threatening both figures, which garnered significant attention across social media platforms. In her victim impact statement, McDonald highlighted the severity of the threats, stating that while she is used to routine abuse, this incident was particularly alarming. She emphasized her right to live without fear and her determination not to let such threats hinder her work. McGreevy's defense portrayed him as a lonely individual acting impulsively rather than with malicious intent. The court acknowledged the chilling nature of his threats, which McDonald described as bizarre yet very real.