Ireland Clare man charged with child pornography offences appears in Ennis court
A 45-year-old man from Clare, of no fixed abode, appeared at Ennis District Court in a case reported on February 23, 2026, facing 14 charges including unlawful possession of 947 videos and 1,725 images of child pornography. The alleged offences took place at an Ennis address on different dates between January 2023 and May 2025. He did not apply for bail, Judge Alec Gabbett further remanded him in custody, and the DPP has directed that the case go forward to the Circuit Court. The latest development is that he is due back at Ennis District Court on March 4 for a Book of Evidence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court23 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 45-year-old man from Clare, of no fixed abode, is charged with unlawful possession of 947 videos and 1,725 images of child pornography.
- Where
- The alleged offences took place at an Ennis address.
- When
- Seven distribution charges cover January 1 to May 17, 2023.
- Two distribution and publication charges cover April 23 to May 10, 2025.
- Charges
- Nine charges concern knowingly publishing and encouraging distribution of child pornography.
- One charge alleges possession of 1,559 images and 794 videos on a mobile device on April 9, 2025.
- A charge alleges communicating with a person, including a child, to facilitate sexual exploitation of a child under 17.
- In court
- He appeared at Ennis District Court in connection with 14 charges.
- He has not applied for bail, and Judge Alec Gabbett further remanded him in custody.
- He is due back at Ennis District Court on March 4 for a Book of Evidence.
- Investigation
- The DPP has directed that the case go forward to the Circuit Court.
- Other details
- He is represented by solicitor John Casey.
- The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.
14 statements extracted from the articles
- whereA man from Clare appeared in court. (clareecho.ie)
- whereThe offences are alleged to have taken place at an Ennis address. (clareecho.ie)
- whenSeven distribution charges cover January 1st 2023 to May 17th 2023. (clareecho.ie)
- whenTwo distribution and publication charges cover April 23rd 2025 to May 10th 2025. (clareecho.ie)
- investigationThe DPP has directed that the case go forward to the Circuit Court. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with unlawful possession of 947 videos and 1,725 images of child pornography. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeNine of the charges concern knowingly publishing and encouraging distribution of child pornography. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeOne charge alleges possession of 1,559 images and 794 videos on a mobile device on April 9th 2025. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeA charge alleges communicating with a person, including a child, to facilitate sexual exploitation of a child under 17. (clareecho.ie)
- courtHe appeared at Ennis District Court in connection with 14 charges. (clareecho.ie)
- courtHe has not applied for bail. (clareecho.ie)
- courtJudge Alec Gabbett further remanded him in custody. (clareecho.ie)
- courtHe is due back at Ennis District Court on March 4th for a Book of Evidence. (clareecho.ie)
- otherHe is represented by solicitor John Casey. (clareecho.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Feb2026Clare man appears in court concerning unlawful possession of 1,725 images and 947 videos of child pornography - Clare Echo
Initial report of the court appearance. Adds the charge details, the custody remand, the DPP direction to the Circuit Court, and the next date at Ennis District Court on March 4.
accused, 45, male