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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 7987Harassment · Co. Dublin · 17 Sep 2020

Dublin man charged with harassing former Clare hurler, plea delayed by solicitors' dispute

Damien Lee, a 39-year-old Dublin man, is charged with harassing a former Clare senior inter-county hurler, named as Páidí Fitzpatrick in the headline and Padraig Fitzpatrick in the charge. The alleged harassment took place at various locations within the State between 17 September 2020 and 24 June 2021. Lee has been unable for a third time to enter a guilty plea at Ennis Circuit Court, as his solicitor said he could not take instructions amid a solicitors' dispute over flat rate criminal legal aid payments. On 21 September 2026 he was further remanded on continuing bail to 27 October to fix a date for arraignment.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court21 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Damien Lee, a 39-year-old Dublin man of Locklane, Clonburris, is charged with harassing a former Clare senior inter-county hurler.
Other details
  • The victim is named as Páidí Fitzpatrick in the headline and as Padraig Fitzpatrick in the charge.
  • The court report was published on 21 September 2026.
Where
The alleged harassment took place at various locations within the State.
When
The alleged harassment took place between 17 September 2020 and 24 June 2021.
Charges
Lee is charged with harassment contrary to Section 10(1) and (6) of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, as amended by Section 10 of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020.
In court
  • The case is before Ennis Circuit Court.
  • Lee has been unable for a third time to enter a guilty plea.
  • Lee was further remanded on continuing bail to 27 October to fix a date for arraignment.
Cause
His solicitor said he could not take instructions because of the solicitors' withdrawal of services in a dispute over flat rate criminal legal aid payments.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatLee has been unable for a third time to enter a guilty plea to harassment. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe alleged harassment took place at various locations within the State. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe alleged harassment took place between 17 September 2020 and 24 June 2021. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeLee is charged with harassing Padraig Fitzpatrick. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is contrary to Section 10(1) and (6) of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997 as amended by Section 10 of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Ennis Circuit Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtLee's solicitor said he could not take instructions because of the withdrawal of services in the criminal legal aid dispute. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtLee was further remanded on continuing bail to 27 October to fix a date for arraignment. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Sep2026
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Dubliner accused of harassment of ex-Clare senior hurler unable for third time to enter guilty plea due to solicitors' criminal legal aid dispute - Clare Echo

    Third failed attempt to enter a guilty plea at Ennis Circuit Court; the charge is harassment of Páidí Fitzpatrick between 17 September 2020 and 24 June 2021; the case was adjourned to 27 October for arraignment because of the solicitors' withdrawal of services.

    accused, Damien Lee, 39, male, named, irish (judged from name)Damien Leevictim, Páidí Fitzpatrick, male, irish (judged from name)Páidí Fitzpatrick