Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11692Breach of safety order (Domestic Violence Act 2018, s.33(1)) · Co. Donegal

Donegal man fined for threatening texts to ex-partner in breach of safety order

A man in his 30s from Donegal was fined €300 at Letterkenny District Court for breaching a safety order by sending his ex-partner several texts, the last of which was threatening. He had made admissions when interviewed.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced24 Dec
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man sent a message to his ex-partner saying 'I will destroy you'. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe man appeared before Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe woman reported several text messages from the man over an eight-hour period on the same day. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationThe man was arrested and made admissions when interviewed. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe man was charged with breaching a safety order issued at Letterkenny District Court, contrary to section 33 (1) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2018. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA safety order was in place at the time. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceThe man was fined €300 and given four months to pay. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe woman told the man to leave her alone and threatened to ring gardaí, and he replied with a thumbs up. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe man's solicitor said the relationship broke down and the parties have separated. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe man's solicitor said the man fully accepts his wrong and there has been no difficulty since. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Dec2025
    Sentenceddonegallive.ie, first report
    Donegal man who text ex 'I will destroy you' in spite of barring order appears in court

    Court report of the case: the man sent several texts to his ex-partner over eight hours, the last saying 'I will destroy you'. He was fined €300 with four months to pay. No incident date is given.

    convicted, 30s, malevictim, female