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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23751Assault · Co. Limerick

Limerick man refused bail after sending 147 messages to girlfriend he is accused of assaulting

Judge Patricia Harney in Limerick District Court refused bail to a man accused of assaulting his girlfriend in early November 2022 after he sent 147 messages to her, breaching bail conditions and a protection order. He was committed to jail until 13 December to await directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court3 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man sent 147 messages to the woman he is accused of assaulting (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe assault on his girlfriend occurred in early November 2022 (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeThe charges carry maximum prison terms of five years and a year on conviction (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick District Court before Judge Patricia Harney (limerickpost.ie)
  • sentenceHe was committed to jail until 13 December 2022 to await DPP directions (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe man had been granted bail but breached the no-contact condition (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherA protection order was in place and was breached by the accused trying to make contact (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe victim said she had no contact with him since the night he put her in hospital (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe man said being in custody was the worst experience of his life (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe man has no previous convictions (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 3 Dec2022
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Limerick man sent 147 messages to woman he is accused of assaulting

    Bail refused and man committed to jail until 13 December 2022 to await DPP directions after breaching no-contact conditions by sending 147 messages; charges carry maximum terms of five years and a year.

    suspect, male, irish (judged from name)victim, female