Ireland Dublin man charged with harassing ex-Clare hurler, case adjourned at Ennis court
Damien Lee, a 39-year-old Dublin man, is charged with harassing Padraig Fitzpatrick, a former Clare senior inter-county hurler, at various locations within the State between September 17, 2020 and June 24, 2021. The charge is under Section 10 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, as amended by the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020. The case came before Ennis Circuit Court on a Tuesday, reported on July 8, 2026, where counsel for the State said offers had been accepted by the DPP and a plea was expected, but arraignment could not proceed because Lee had no legal representation amid a solicitors' fees dispute. Judge Francis Comerford remanded Lee on bail to appear for arraignment at Ennis Circuit Court on July 31.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court8 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Damien Lee, 39, a Dublin man, is charged with harassing Padraig Fitzpatrick.
- Other details
- The victim is named as Padraig Fitzpatrick in the key facts and as Páidí Fitzpatrick in the article, and is described as an ex-Clare senior inter-county hurler.
- The article headline says Lee is pleading guilty, but no plea had been entered at the time of the report.
- This was the second time Lee was unable to enter his plea because of the solicitors' fees dispute.
- Lee is not seeking a trial date and has not been for some time.
- Where
- The alleged harassment took place at various locations within the State.
- When
- The alleged harassment took place between September 17, 2020 and June 24, 2021.
- Charges
- The charge is under Section 10 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, as amended by the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020.
- In court
- The case came before Ennis Circuit Court on a Tuesday, reported on July 8, 2026.
- Counsel for the State said certain offers had been made and accepted by the DPP, so the case was expected to be dealt with by way of a plea.
- Lee's arraignment could not proceed because he had no legal representation, due to a dispute between solicitors and the Department of Justice over fees.
- Judge Francis Comerford remanded Lee on bail to appear for arraignment at Ennis Circuit Court on July 31.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatDamien Lee is charged with harassing Padraig Fitzpatrick. (clareecho.ie)
- whereThe alleged harassment took place at various locations within the State. (clareecho.ie)
- whenThe alleged harassment took place between September 17, 2020 and June 24, 2021. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeThe charge is under Section 10 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, as amended by the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020. (clareecho.ie)
- courtThe case was before Ennis Circuit Court on a Tuesday. (clareecho.ie)
- courtCounsel for the State said certain offers had been made and accepted by the DPP, so the case was expected to be dealt with by way of a plea. (clareecho.ie)
- courtLee's arraignment could not proceed because he was not legally represented, due to a dispute between solicitors and the Department of Justice over fees. (clareecho.ie)
- courtJudge Francis Comerford remanded Lee on bail to appear for arraignment at Ennis Circuit Court on July 31. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThis was the second time Lee was unable to enter his plea because of the solicitors' fees dispute. (clareecho.ie)
- otherLee is not seeking a trial date and has not been for some time. (clareecho.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 8 Jul2026Dublin man (39) pleading guilty to harassment of ex Clare hurler Fitzpatrick - Clare Echo
First report of this case in the list. Adds the charge details, the 2020-2021 date range, the court appearance and the adjournment to July 31.
victim, Padraig Fitzpatrick, male, irish (judged from name)Padraig Fitzpatrickaccused, Damien Lee, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Damien Lee