Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 11869Harassment · Co. Limerick

Limerick woman spared conviction over harassment of garda sergeant

A 58-year-old Abbeyfeale woman sent eleven letters and made derogatory online comments to a garda sergeant over an 18-month campaign of harassment linked to a collision investigation. The judge applied the Probation Act, so she will not receive a criminal conviction.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced5 Dec
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMaureen Hickey sent eleven letters and made derogatory online comments towards a garda sergeant over an 18-month campaign of harassment. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatShe repeatedly phoned several garda stations and contacted the family of Sergeant Rosealeen O'Connor. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatShe made derogatory comments on public Facebook pages and in messages. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe prosecution said the letters did not contain abusive or threatening material. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe offending began after Ms Hickey was struck by a vehicle in a road collision near her home. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeMs Hickey was dissatisfied with the outcome of the garda investigation, which did not result in a prosecution. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHarassment was described in court as a serious charge. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Newcastle West District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtHer solicitor said she was apologetic and no longer harassing gardaí. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtMs Hickey wrote a letter of apology addressed to Sergeant O’Connor and her family. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge applied the Probation Act, so Ms Hickey will not receive a criminal conviction. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherMs Hickey has no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Dec2025
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick woman engaged in harassment campaign against garda sergeant following collision

    First report of this case. It adds the harassment details, the background of a road collision, the Probation Act disposal and the absence of a criminal conviction.

    accused, Maureen Hickey, 58, female, named, irish (judged from name)Maureen Hickeyvictim, Rosealeen O'Connor, irish (judged from name)Rosealeen O'Connor