Ireland Donegal man granted bail after charges of breaching safety order and assault
A man in his 30s, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim, has been charged with breaching a safety order and assaulting a woman in his home in Donegal. It was alleged he grabbed her throat, pushed her into a kitchen, threw her against a table and slapped her face, and the defence said he would deny the assault. He was arrested the week before his hearing at Falcarragh District Court, where the State objected to bail over concerns that he would interfere with witnesses. The court granted him bail on conditions including no contact with the alleged victim except for child access arrangements and signing on at a Garda station three times a week, as reported on 22 June 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court21 Jun
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- It was alleged he grabbed the woman's throat, pushed her into a kitchen, threw her against a table and slapped her face.
- Where
- The alleged assault took place in the man's home.
- The case was heard at Falcarragh District Court, sitting at Letterkenny courthouse.
- When
- The incident date was not reported.
- Investigation
- The man was arrested the week before the court hearing.
- Charges
- He was charged with breaching a safety order by placing the applicant in fear.
- He was also charged with assaulting a woman and causing her harm.
- In court
- The State objected to bail because gardaí had concerns he would interfere with witnesses.
- The court granted him bail.
- Bail conditions require him to abide by the safety order and have no contact with the alleged victim, except for access arrangements for their child.
- He must sign on three times a week at a Garda station.
- The defence said the accused would deny the assault happened.
- Other details
- The court heard he was convicted last year of breaching a court order.
- The judge said he is entitled to the presumption of innocence.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatIt was alleged he grabbed the woman's throat, pushed her into a kitchen, threw her against a table and slapped her face. (donegallive.ie)
- whereThe case was heard at Falcarragh District Court. (donegallive.ie)
- investigationThe accused was arrested the week before the court hearing. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe was charged with breaching a safety order by placing the applicant in fear. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeHe was also charged with assaulting a woman and causing her harm. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe State objected to bail. (donegallive.ie)
- courtGardaí had concerns the accused would interfere with witnesses. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe accused was granted bail. (donegallive.ie)
- courtBail was conditional on him abiding by the safety order and having no contact with the alleged victim, except when arranging access to their child. (donegallive.ie)
- courtHe must sign on three times a week at a Garda station. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe defence said the accused would deny the assault happened. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe court heard the accused had been convicted last year of breaching a court order. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe judge said the accused is entitled to the presumption of innocence. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 21 Jun2025Bail for Donegal man charged with breaching safety order, assaulting woman
Bail hearing at Falcarragh District Court. The accused is charged, not convicted, and denies the assault. Bail conditions include no contact with the alleged victim except for access arrangements for their child.
accused, 30s, malevictim, female