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Case No. 17842Sexual offence (sexual act in view of others) · Co. Clare · 12 Feb 2023

Dublin man pleads guilty to solo sex act in Dromoland Inn changing rooms

On 12 February 2023, a 45-year-old Dublin man carried out a solo sex act in view of others in the men's changing rooms at the Inn at Dromoland hotel in Co Clare, during an LGBT event. Advances he made to another man in the changing rooms were rebuffed. On 20 March 2024 at Ennis District Court he pleaded guilty to an act of masturbation in view of other persons under section 45 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017. The judge ordered a probation report, remanded him on continuing bail, and adjourned the case to June 12.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted20 Mar
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
The accused pleaded guilty to carrying out a solo sex act in view of others.
Where
The offence took place in the men's changing rooms at the Inn at Dromoland hotel in Co Clare.
When
The offence occurred on the weekend of February 12, 2023, coinciding with an LGBT event at the hotel.
Cause
Advances by the accused to another man in the changing rooms were rebuffed.
Investigation
The accused travelled from Dublin and met a garda by appointment and has been fully co-operative from the outset.
Charges
The accused pleaded guilty to an act of masturbation in view of other persons, contrary to section 45 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017.
In court
  • The case was heard at Ennis District Court, where the guilty plea was entered on March 20, 2024.
  • The judge ordered a probation report on the accused.
  • The accused was remanded on continuing bail and the case was adjourned to June 12.
Other details
  • The accused has no previous convictions.
  • No victim impact statement was forthcoming.
  • An adult caution was available to the court for the offence.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused pleaded guilty to carrying out a solo sex act in view of others. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe offence took place in the men's changing rooms at the Inn at Dromoland hotel. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe offence coincided with an LGBT event on the weekend of February 12 last year. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeAdvances by the accused to another man in the changing rooms were rebuffed. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe accused travelled from Dublin and met a garda by appointment and has been fully co-operative from the outset. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded guilty to an act of masturbation in view of other persons, contrary to section 45 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Ennis District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge ordered a probation report on the accused. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail and the case was adjourned to June 12. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe accused has no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherNo victim impact statement was forthcoming. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherAn adult caution was available to the court for the offence. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Mar2024
    Convictedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Man pleads guilty to 'solo' offence in Dromoland Inn changing rooms

    Reports the guilty plea at Ennis District Court, the section 45 charge, the judge's order for a probation report, and the adjournment to June 12.

    convicted, 45, malevictim, male