Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3648Harassment, harmful communications, soliciting sexual services · Co. Galway

Galway gardaí open harassment probe into 'happy ending' enquiries to Thai masseuse in Letterfrack

Gardaí opened an investigation into alleged harassment of Thai massage therapist Yosita Fitzpatrick in Letterfrack, Co. Galway, after she received a prolonged campaign of offensive enquiries seeking sexual services, including a call from a former member of An Garda Síochána. The probe relates to offences under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 and the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences) Act 2017.

  1. Reported6 Mar
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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24 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe therapist had to stop accepting male clients after being bombarded with enquiries seeking sexual services and happy endings. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatShe met with gardaí in Galway and handed over audio recordings and screenshots relating to the offensive enquiries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatOne call seeking sexual services was made from the phone number of a former member of An Garda Síochána. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatThe former garda asked if she takes her clothes off during massages and told her he was looking for sex. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatMs Fitzpatrick announced she would no longer accept male clients due to the volume of offensive enquiries. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatShe was receiving offensive enquiries pretty much daily. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • whatShe provided gardaí with copies of offensive texts and other evidence relating to phone calls received since she set up the business last November. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatThe massage therapist had to stop accepting male clients after being bombarded with enquiries seeking sexual services and 'happy endings'. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereYosita Fitzpatrick owns Connemara Massage Therapy and Wellness in Letterfrack. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • whereShe attended Clifden Garda Station to make a formal complaint. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereLetterfrack is a small village in Co Galway with a population of around 200, situated near Connemara National Park. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenLast month, Ms Fitzpatrick announced she would no longer accept male clients due to the volume of offensive enquiries. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • whenShe set up the business last November. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationGardaí opened an investigation following a formal complaint by a Thai massage therapist in Connemara. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationShe met with gardaí in Galway last week and handed over audio recordings and screenshots relating to the offensive enquiries. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • investigationShe attended Clifden Garda Station last week and made a formal complaint, providing copies of offensive texts and other evidence. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • chargeThe probe relates to alleged offences under the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • chargeIt is an offence under the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 to seek to purchase sexual services. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeIt is also an offence under the Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences) Act 2017 to seek to purchase sexual services. (galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherShe is a mother of two. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherShe is married to an Irish man whom she met in Thailand, where they got married and lived together for 10 years. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherThey moved to Ireland just after the Covid-19 pandemic. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherShe spoke about the psychological impact of the offensive communications on RTÉ Liveline two weeks ago. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)
  • otherShe has indicated on social media that she required medical treatment as a result of her ordeal. (irishmirror.ie, galwaybeo.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Mar2026
    Reportedgalwaybeo.ie, first report
    Galway gardai launch probe into 'happy ending' enquiries aimed at Thai masseuse

    First report of the Garda investigation into the harassment campaign; no arrests made yet.

    victim, Yosita Fitzpatrick, female, Thai, non-irishYosita Fitzpatricksuspect, male
  2. 6 Mar2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, follow-up
    Gardai launch probe into 'happy ending' enquiries towards Galway-based masseuse

    First report of the Garda investigation; details the formal complaint, the evidence provided (audio recordings, screenshots, texts), the involvement of a former garda, and the relevant legislation.

    victim, Yosita Fitzpatrick, female, Thai, non-irishYosita Fitzpatricksuspect, male