Case No. 16028Breach of barring order · Co. Limerick

Man in court for breaching barring order at Limerick home

A man in his 50s is accused of breaching the terms of a barring order taken out by his ex-wife, relating to an incident at their shared home in Limerick last March. Gardaí were alerted to a disturbance, and the man, who cannot be named due to reporting restrictions, appeared before Kilmallock District Court to face the charge. Judge Patricia Harney adjourned the matter to prepare a Probation and Welfare report and warned that the barring order remains in place and must be complied with. The case was reported on 22 September 2024, and the latest development is the adjournment pending that report.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man in his 50s is accused of breaching the terms of a barring order taken out by his ex-wife.
Where
  • The incident took place at the home the man and his ex-wife still share in Limerick, where they live in separate areas of the property.
  • The case was heard at Kilmallock District Court.
When
The charge relates to an incident last March, as reported on 22 September 2024.
Investigation
Gardaí were alerted to a disturbance at the home.
Charges
The man was accused of breaching the terms of the barring order at Kilmallock District Court.
In court
  • Judge Patricia Harney adjourned the matter to prepare a Probation and Welfare report.
  • The judge warned that the barring order remains in place and has to be complied with.
Other details
  • The court heard that the man shouted and roared for a number of minutes.
  • The injured party and a male visitor left the property because of the man's actions, and the ex-wife was in fear and upset.
  • A young child was in the house at the time of the incident.
  • The man's solicitor said his client accepted he was not the best version of himself on the night.
  • The accused cannot be named due to strict reporting restrictions.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe case was heard at Kilmallock District Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe defendant and his ex-wife still share a home but live in separate areas of the property. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe charge relates to an incident that occurred last March. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí were alerted to the disturbance. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe man appeared before the court accused of breaching the terms of a barring order taken out by his ex-wife. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the matter to prepare a Probation and Welfare report. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge warned that the barring order remains in place and has to be complied with. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant shouted and roared for a number of minutes. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe injured party and the male visitor withdrew from the property because of the defendant's actions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe ex-wife was in fear and upset. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherA young child was in the house at the time. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant's solicitor said his client accepted he was not the best version of himself on the night. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe accused cannot be named due to strict reporting restrictions. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Sep2024
    'Heartbroken' ex-husband in court for breaching court order at Limerick home

    First report of the case. Gives the court appearance at Kilmallock District Court, the incident as occurring last March, and the adjournment for a Probation and Welfare report. The accused cannot be named due to reporting restrictions.

    accused, 50s, malevictim, female