Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3009Harassment · Co. Westmeath

Man given suspended sentence for harassing female colleague with sexual innuendo

A man in his 50s was sentenced at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court to a suspended 2½-year term for harassing a female colleague with 'relentless' sexual innuendo over several months in 2021, driving her from her job. He was ordered to pay €5,000 compensation, comply with 18 months' supervised probation, and have no contact with his former colleague for at least 20 years.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced22 May
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man pleaded guilty to harassing the woman over several months in 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe victim described the harassment as relentless, humiliating and degrading, affecting her professionally, psychologically and emotionally. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe woman had asked him to stop before making a complaint to their employer. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe woman resigned and got a new job which she enjoys. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man called the woman a poisonous bitch and an attention seeker who was using him as a scapegoat. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatThe man posted a video on his social media account saying he wanted to apologise to her. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtJudge Keenan Johnson imposed a 2½-year sentence at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceThe sentence was suspended on the condition the accused does not reoffend in the next seven years. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceHe was ordered to pay the woman €5,000 compensation. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe man had eight prior convictions – one for assault causing harm, the rest for traffic offences. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe man is in his 50s and married with children. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 22 May2026
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Man given suspended sentence for harassing female colleague with ‘relentless’ sexual innuendo

    Reports the sentencing of an unnamed man for workplace sexual harassment at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court, including details of the comments made, the victim's impact, and the judge's remarks.

    victim, femaleconvicted, 50s, male