Case No. 1614Harassment, sending threatening messages · Co. Dublin

Dublin man pleads guilty to harassing uncle and sister with 139 emails

Ross Ennis, 46, of Dublin 14, pleaded guilty at Dublin District Court to harassment and sending threatening messages after sending 139 emails to his uncle in Kerry and his sister in Galway between September and November 2023. He was handed a no-contact order and sentencing was adjourned to May 2026.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted24 May
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatRoss Ennis, 46, of Dundrum View, Dublin 14, pleaded guilty to harassment and sending threatening messages. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatEnnis sent 139 emails to his uncle in Kerry and his sister in Galway. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whatSome of the emails carried voice messages delivered in a menacing manner. (dublinlive.ie)
  • whenThe offending period was between September and November 2023. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtJudge Treasa Kelly handed Ennis a no-contact order and adjourned sentencing for a year. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtThe case resumes in May 2026. (dublinlive.ie)
  • courtJudge Kelly indicated she would consider the Probation of Offenders Act if there was no unsolicited communication for 12 months. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherEnnis is a first-time offender. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherEnnis is on bail and is currently sofa surfing in the UK. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherEnnis has been out of work since being charged. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherEnnis worked in recruitment and has been living and working in the UK for several years. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherThe defence described the situation as a family feud going back 15 years. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherEnnis's father is now deceased. (dublinlive.ie)
  • otherNo victim impact statements were forthcoming. (dublinlive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 May2025
    Dublin man pleads guilty to harassing uncle and sister with 'menacing' emails

    First court appearance; Ennis pleaded guilty, was given a no-contact order, and sentencing was adjourned for a year to May 2026. Judge indicated she would consider the Probation of Offenders Act if no unsolicited communication for 12 months.

    accused, Ross Ennis, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ross Ennisvictim, malevictim, female