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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 4571Harassment · Co. Clare

Dublin man to plead not guilty to harassment of ex-Clare hurler

Damien Lee, a 38-year-old man from Locklane, Clonburris, Dublin 22, is charged with harassing former Clare senior hurler Páidí (also given as Padraig) Fitzpatrick on dates between September 17, 2020 and June 24, 2021 at various locations within the State. The case was first heard at Ennis Circuit Court on November 17, 2025, when his solicitor said he would plead not guilty, legal aid was granted and he surrendered his passport as a bail condition. Because no trial date was available at the February trial sessions due to a circuit court backlog, Judge Francis Comerford adjourned the case to the March call-over to fix a trial later in 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Damien Lee, a 38-year-old Dublin man, is charged with harassing former Clare senior inter-county hurler Páidí Fitzpatrick, also given as Padraig Fitzpatrick.
Where
Lee is charged with harassment at various locations within the State, and the case was heard at Ennis Circuit Court.
When
The alleged harassment took place between September 17, 2020 and June 24, 2021, a nine-month period.
Charges
Lee is charged under Section 10(1) and (6) of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, as amended by the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020.
Investigation
A Book of Evidence has been served on the single charge.
In court
  • On November 17, 2025, Lee's solicitor, Daniel Kreith, told the court that a trial date was required and that Lee would plead not guilty.
  • Legal aid was granted to Lee.
  • There is no court availability for a trial at the February trial sessions because of a backlog in the circuit court.
  • Judge Francis Comerford adjourned the case to the March call-over to fix a trial later in 2026.
Other details
Lee has surrendered his passport as a bail condition.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 38-year-old Dublin man is to plead not guilty to the alleged harassment of a former Clare hurler. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe case was heard at Ennis Circuit Court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe alleged harassment took place between September 17 2020 and June 24 2021. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationA Book of Evidence has been served on the single charge. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeDamien Lee of Locklane, Clonburris, Dublin 22 is charged with harassing Padraig Fitzpatrick. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under Section 10 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, as amended by the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was granted, and there is no court availability for a trial date at the next trial sessions in February because of a backlog in the circuit court. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to the March call-over to fix a trial later in 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherLee has surrendered his passport as part of his bail conditions. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Nov2025
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Dublin man to plead not guilty to harassment of ex-Clare hurler

    First court report on the case: Lee is to plead not guilty, legal aid was granted, he has surrendered his passport as a bail condition, and the trial date is to be fixed at the March call-over.

    accused, Damien Lee, 38, male, named, irish (judged from name)Damien Leevictim, Páidí Fitzpatrick, 35, male, irish (judged from name)Páidí Fitzpatrick