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Case No. 10537Indecent exposure · Co. Limerick · 9 Mar 2026

Gardaí investigate alleged indecent exposure on Condell Road, Limerick

Gardaí in Limerick City are investigating an alleged incident in which a man performed a solo sex act on the riverside walkway along Condell Road on Monday morning, 9 March 2026. Karen Sugrue, a sociologist, psychotherapist and lecturer, says she witnessed the man's behaviour while walking in the area, and gardaí launched an investigation after a complaint. The Limerick Leader reported the case on 10 March 2026, and on 11 March 2026 a garda spokesperson confirmed the investigation is ongoing. No arrest or charge has been reported, and anyone with information is asked to contact Henry Street garda station on 061 212 400.

  1. Reported10 Mar
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man allegedly performed a solo sex act in a busy public place.
Where
The alleged incident occurred on the riverside walkway along Condell Road in Limerick City, near the Shannon River.
When
The alleged incident occurred on Monday morning, 9 March 2026.
Cause
Gardaí launched an investigation after a complaint was made about the alleged incident.
Other details
  • Karen Sugrue, a sociologist, psychotherapist and lecturer, says she witnessed the man's behaviour while walking in the area.
  • The Limerick Leader reports that Ms Sugrue contacted gardaí, while the Limerick Post reports that she raised concerns publicly and posted a warning on social media.
  • The complainant said the location is very close to schools and is used by families and young children.
  • No age or nationality has been given for the man.
  • The Limerick Leader published its report on 10 March 2026 and the Limerick Post published its report on 11 March 2026.
Investigation
  • A garda spokesperson confirmed that an investigation into the alleged incident is ongoing.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Henry Street garda station on 061 212 400.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
In court
No court proceedings have been reported.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí launched an investigation after a complaint that a man performed a solo sex act in a public place. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatA man allegedly performed a solo sex act in a busy public place. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incident occurred on the riverside walkway along the Condell Road in Limerick City. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on Monday morning, 9 March 2026. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident occurred on Monday morning, 9 March 2026. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationGardaí asked anyone who encountered the man to contact Henry Street garda station on 061 212400. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda spokesperson confirmed that an investigation into the alleged incident is ongoing. (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationAnyone with information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda Station on 061 212 400. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe complainant said the location was very close to schools and was used by families with young children. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherA sociologist and lecturer, Karen Sugrue, says she witnessed the man's alleged behaviour while walking in the area. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherConcerns about the incident were raised publicly on Monday by Karen Sugrue. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Mar2026
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating alleged indecent exposure incident in Limerick city

    Reports the alleged incident, a witness's public concerns, and a garda statement that an investigation is ongoing. No arrest or charge is reported.

    suspect, male
  2. 10 Mar2026
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    Gardai hunt creepy flasher who performed sex act in public in Limerick

    Limerick Leader report adds a garda spokesperson's confirmation of the date and location, the name of the complainant, Karen Sugrue, her account of the encounter, and a garda appeal for information to Henry Street garda station.

    suspect, male