Ireland Kilkenny man back in court after breaching bail in Offaly harassment case
John Coady (32), from north Kilkenny, pleaded guilty to harassing a woman in Offaly on a date unknown between May 11 and December 16, 2022. In October 2023 he paid the woman €5,000 at Tullamore District Court, and the judge adjourned the matter, saying charges could be struck out if there was no further offending. Coady was back in court on April 17, 2024, after allegedly breaching his bail conditions, and the judge revoked his bail and remanded him to April 24. On April 24, 2024, the judge set new bail, made a five-year restraining order and adjourned the case to October 23, while considering a custodial sentence, part of which may be suspended.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court26 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- John Coady is alleged to have breached a court order banning him from contacting a woman he had harassed.
- Where
- The case was heard at Tullamore District Court in County Offaly.
- When
- The harassment charge relates to conduct between May 11 and December 16, 2022, on a date unknown within that period.
- Investigation
- Gardaí believed a comment from a man using a false name was from the accused.
- Charges
- Coady pleaded guilty to a charge of harassing a woman.
- In court
- In October 2023 Coady paid €5,000 to the woman at a court appearance.
- The judge adjourned finalising the matter to October and said charges could be struck out if there was no further offending.
- Coady was back in court on April 17, 2024, after allegedly breaching his bail conditions.
- The judge revoked Coady's bail and remanded him to appear again on April 24, 2024.
- On April 24, 2024, the judge set bail of a €200 bond and a €3,000 surety.
- A five-year restraining order was made, with penalties of up to €5,000 or 10 years in prison for breaches.
- Coady must appear in court again on October 23, 2024.
- Sentence
- The judge said a custodial sentence, part of which may be suspended, is being considered.
- Other details
- The judge said the alleged breaches remain allegations that have not been proved in court.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatCoady breached a court order banning him from contacting a woman he had harassed. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí believed a comment from a man using a false name was from the accused. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeHe pleaded guilty to harassing a woman between May 11 and December 16, 2022. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtHe paid €5,000 to the woman at a court appearance last October. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge adjourned finalising the matter to October and said charges could be struck out if there was no further offending. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtHe was back in court on April 17 after breaching his bail conditions. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge revoked his bail and remanded him to appear again on April 24. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge set bail of a €200 bond and a €3,000 surety. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtA five-year restraining order was made, with penalties of up to €5,000 or 10 years in prison for breaches. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtHe must appear in court again on October 23. (offalyexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge said a custodial sentence, part of which may be suspended, is being considered. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe judge said the alleged breaches remain allegations that have not been proved in court. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Apr2024Kilkenny man who harassed Offaly woman is back in court
Covers the 24 April 2024 sitting after bail was revoked and new bail and restraining-order conditions were set. The original harassment charge relates to conduct between May 11 and December 16, 2022, and the breaches concern January to April 2024. No existing case matches this court case.
accused, John Coady, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Coadyvictim, female