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Case No. 12778Threats to damage property; criminal damage; possession of a knife · Co. Limerick · 3 Sep 2025

Limerick man refused bail over alleged threats to burn ex-partner's parents' home

Billy Collopy, 37, of no fixed abode, has been refused bail at Limerick District Court after gardai raised concerns for the safety of his former partner. He is charged with threats to burn her parents' home, possession of a knife, and two counts of criminal damage.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court5 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatHe is accused of threatening to burn down the home where his ex-partner's parents live. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatIn the first incident a passenger window of a parked car was smashed by two men, one alleged to be the defendant. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatIn the second incident it is alleged that a vehicle ignited after a man reached into its rear. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereHe was arrested in the Farranshone area of Limerick city at 4.45am on a Wednesday. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe events are alleged to have happened in the early hours of 3 September. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe alleged threats were made to his former partner via Snapchat, demanding she meet him. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponHe is accused of having a knife on his person when arrested. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationCamera footage from a Ring doorbell has been recovered and a number of witnesses have come forward. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are examining items found in a van Mr Collopy was driving when arrested. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeMr Collopy faces four charges. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHe faces two charges of criminal damage relating to separate incidents outside a house at Shannonvale, Old Cratloe Road. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtGarda Jack O'Sullivan objected to bail, citing concerns he might leave the jurisdiction and commit further serious offences. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Carol Anne Coolican refused bail. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtMr Collopy was remanded in custody until later this month for DPP's directions. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Sep2025
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick man accused of making threats to burn down home refused bail amid garda concerns

    Court report on the bail hearing. Adds the charges, the alleged Snapchat threats, the two criminal damage incidents at Shannonvale, the knife allegation, the Ring doorbell footage and the remand in custody.

    accused, Billy Collopy, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Billy Collopyvictim, female