Sunday 1 November 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 17318Domestic abuse (protection order application) · Co. Kildare

Interim protection order granted in Naas domestic abuse case

A woman applied for a protection order against her partner at Naas District Court in Kildare, alleging he shouts and swears in front of their daughter, drinks excessively, and has refused to leave the home after the couple separated. The woman told the court the child is afraid of him. Judge Michael Connellan granted an interim protection order on 30 October 2026, barring the man from using or threatening violence toward the woman and the child. The man was not present or represented, and the case was adjourned to 25 January with a translator to be certified.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court30 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • A woman alleged her partner shouts and swears in front of their daughter, who is afraid of him.
  • The woman alleged the man drinks excessively and has refused to leave the home after the couple separated.
Where
The woman sought a protection order at Naas District Court in Kildare.
When
The court hearing took place on 30 October 2026.
In court
  • Judge Michael Connellan granted the woman an interim protection order.
  • The order bars the man from using or threatening violence to put the woman in fear, and the protection extends to the child.
  • The case was adjourned to 25 January, and the judge said he would certify for a translator to attend.
Other details
  • The man was not present or represented at the hearing.
  • The judge said gardaí could arrest the man if there is a future incident.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman said her daughter is afraid of her father, who shouts and swears in front of the child. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe woman sought a court protection order against her partner at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeIt was alleged that the man is drinking excessively. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Michael Connellan granted the woman an interim protection order. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe order means the man cannot use or threaten violence to put the woman in fear, and this applies to the child. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to January 25, and the judge said he would certify for a Russian translator to attend. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman said the man has refused to leave the home. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge said gardaí could arrest the man if there is a future incident, and the man was not present or represented. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Oct2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    'Daughter is afraid of shouting swearing father' Kildare court told

    Court report of a protection order application against the woman's partner at Naas District Court. No incident date, police investigation details or name for either party are given.

    victim, femalesuspect, male