Trevor Bolger
Trevor Bolger is a 48-year-old detective with over 20 years of service in An Garda Síochána, primarily serving in the north Dublin region. He recently made headlines after pleading guilty to assaulting his then-wife, who was also a member of the Garda, during an incident that occurred in 2012. Despite the allegations and subsequent legal proceedings, Bolger has remained in his position as a detective while suspended from duty for over five years. His case has drawn attention due to the nature of the charges and his ongoing employment status within the police force.
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Trevor Bolger is challenging his dismissal by the Garda Commissioner following his conviction and sentencing for the assault of his then wife.
Violence against women is increasing globally – and police forces are not immune – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-30
Trevor Bolger, a serving garda, was given a three-month sentence for assaulting Loftus after they attended a family party.
Margaret Loftus says 13 years before Garda husband was convicted almost broke her – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-12
Garda Trevor Bolger was given a three-month suspended sentence for the 2012 assault of his ex-wife.
Garda suspensions more than double as accusations of abuse rise – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-02-10
Trevor Bolger, a garda, was accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife, Margaret Loftus.
Zero tolerance for domestic violence vanishes when the accused is a garda – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-25
Garda Trevor Bolger was sentenced to three months, fully suspended, after being convicted of assaulting Ms Loftus.
‘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· 2026-01-20Trevor Bolger was charged with domestic violence against his wife and received a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to assault.
Gardaí investigated how Irish Times reporter learned of domestic violence charge against member – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-20
Trevor Bolger, a Dublin-based garda, pleaded guilty to assaulting his then wife, Margaret Loftus.
Garda who assaulted his wife avoids prison with suspended sentence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-16
Trevor Bolger, a garda, pleaded guilty to assaulting his then wife, Margaret Loftus.
Former wife of garda ‘lost everything’ after he carried out ‘protracted assault’ on her – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-18
Trevor Bolger, a detective garda, pleaded guilty to assaulting his former wife, who was also an officer.
Garda detective pleads guilty to assaulting his then wife, who was also an officer – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-30