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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8534Harassment, assault and threatening to distribute intimate images · Co. Limerick

Man admits threatening to share intimate images of ex at Limerick court

A 23-year-old man pleaded guilty at Limerick Circuit Court to harassment, assault and threatening to distribute intimate images of his then partner. The offences took place between January 1, 2021 and October 30, 2022, and the assault occurred in March 2022. Judge Colin Daly was told of the guilty plea in reports published on July 21, 2026, and the matter was adjourned to a date in late October so a probation report could be prepared. The man will be sentenced later in the year.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted21 Jul
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The victim was the man's then partner, and the reports describe the threat as one to distribute, post or publish intimate images of her.
Where
The case was heard at Limerick Circuit Court, Limerick.
When
  • The offences took place on dates between January 1, 2021 and October 30, 2022.
  • The assault occurred in March 2022.
  • Reports of the guilty plea were published on July 21, 2026.
Charges
The man pleaded guilty to harassment, assault and threatening to distribute intimate images of his then partner.
In court
  • The man was arraigned on three charges before Judge Colin Daly.
  • His barrister asked for a probation report and reporting restrictions after the guilty plea.
  • Judge Daly adjourned the matter to a date in late October to allow the report to be prepared.
Sentence
He will be sentenced later in the year.
Other details
  • The man is 23 years old and cannot be identified to protect the victim's anonymity.
  • The victim will be offered the chance to make a victim impact statement.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whenThe offences took place between January 1, 2021 and October 30, 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault occurred in March 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to harassment, assault and threatening to distribute intimate images of his then partner. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe man was arraigned on three charges before Judge Colin Daly at Limerick Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtHis barrister asked for a probation report and reporting restrictions after the guilty plea. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtJudge Daly adjourned the matter to a date in late October to allow the report to be prepared. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceHe will be sentenced later in the year. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe man is 23 years old. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe victim will be offered the chance to make a victim impact statement. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 21 Jul2026
    Convictedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Man admits threatening to publish intimate images of ex at Limerick court

    Reports a guilty plea at Limerick Circuit Court before Judge Colin Daly, with sentencing adjourned to late October. Offences date from 2021 and 2022, and the assault occurred in March 2022.

    convicted, 23, malevictim