Margaret Loftus
Margaret Loftus is a former garda who was a victim of domestic violence perpetrated by her then-husband, Trevor Bolger. In a recent court case, she spoke out about the profound impact of the assault on her life, stating that she 'lost everything' and faced stigma within her profession for standing up for herself. Loftus has become an advocate for victims of domestic violence, encouraging others to come forward and seek justice.
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Margaret Loftus, another courageous woman who has taken on a crusade for the benefit of others.
Violence against women is increasing globally – and police forces are not immune – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-30
Margaret Loftus, a former garda assaulted by her former partner, has said her experience of the prolonged and punishing process had broken her 'in every way possible'.
Margaret Loftus says 13 years before Garda husband was convicted almost broke her – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
Margaret Loftus was the ex-wife of Garda Trevor Bolger and a Garda member at the time of the assault.
Garda suspensions more than double as accusations of abuse rise – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-10
Margaret Loftus raised complaints about her garda ex-husband, Trevor Bolger, highlighting issues of domestic violence within the force.
Zero tolerance for domestic violence vanishes when the accused is a garda – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-25
Margaret Loftus disclosed to Garda colleagues she had suffered domestic violence at the hands of her ex-husband.
‘I’ll handcuff myself to Leinster House if he doesn’t lose his job,’ says ex-wife of garda who assaulted her – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20Margaret Loftus praised the Garda members who investigated her case but expressed concerns about the treatment of her ex-husband within the force.
Gardaí investigated how Irish Times reporter learned of domestic violence charge against member – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
Margaret Loftus described the assault by her then husband as a 'protracted assault' which was 'terrifying'.
Garda who assaulted his wife avoids prison with suspended sentence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Margaret Loftus described the effects of the assault on her life in a victim impact statement.
Former wife of garda ‘lost everything’ after he carried out ‘protracted assault’ on her – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-18
