Ireland Donegal man breaches protection order by following wife
A man in his 50s, who cannot be named for legal reasons, followed his wife for over 40km on a road in County Donegal while a protection order was in place, and she was in fear as a result. A Garda gave evidence of his arrest, charge and caution at the weekend, after a call from the complainant. He was brought before Letterkenny District Court on Monday, pleaded guilty to breaching a protection order under section 33 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018, and was warned by the judge that such breaches are taken very seriously. The judge found the facts proven as it was his first court appearance and struck the case out, with no sentence reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court24 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 50s followed his wife for over 40km in County Donegal while a protection order was in place.
- The wife was in fear that the man was going to do something.
- Where
- The man was brought before Letterkenny District Court.
- When
- The man appeared in court on Monday, and the article was published on 25 February 2025.
- The incident date is not stated in the sources.
- Cause
- The man followed his wife while she was travelling on the road.
- Investigation
- A call was received from the complainant about the breach, and the man was arrested.
- A Garda gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of the man at the weekend, and after being cautioned he made no reply.
- Charges
- The man was charged with breaching a protection order, contrary to section 33 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018, and pleaded guilty.
- In court
- The judge warned the man that the court takes such breaches very seriously.
- As it was the man's first court appearance and he pleaded guilty, the judge found the facts proven and struck the case out.
- Sentence
- No sentence is reported because the case was struck out.
- Other details
- The defence solicitor said the man believed his wife was going to another venue rather than a dance.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man followed his wife for over 40km in Donegal despite a protection order being in place. (donegallive.ie)
- whatThe wife was in fear that the man was going to do something. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe man was brought before Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe man appeared in court on Monday. (donegallive.ie)
- causeThe man followed his wife while she was travelling on the road. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationA Garda gave evidence of the arrest, charge and caution of the man at the weekend. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationA call was received from the complainant about the breach and the suspect was arrested. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe man pleaded guilty to breaching a protection order, contrary to section 33 of the Domestic Violence Act 2018. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe judge warned the man that the court takes such breaches very seriously. (donegallive.ie)
- courtAs it was the man's first court appearance and he pleaded guilty, the judge found the facts proven and struck the case out. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe man is in his 50s and cannot be named for legal reasons. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe defence solicitor said the man believed his wife was going to another venue rather than a dance. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Feb2025Donegal man breached protection order by following wife on 40km journey, court hears
Court report of the guilty plea at Letterkenny District Court, the charge under the Domestic Violence Act 2018, and the judge's decision to strike the case out after finding the facts proven.
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