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

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 9771Harassment · Co. Westmeath

Man ordered to pay €5,000 after harassing female colleague at workplace

A man in his 50s pleaded guilty to harassing a female colleague at her workplace over several months in 2021, with sexual innuendo made in front of co-workers. The case was heard at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court in Westmeath, where Judge Keenan Johnson imposed a two-year, six-month sentence, suspended it, and ordered €5,000 compensation, 18 months' supervised probation, restitution in instalments through gardaí, and no contact with the former colleague for at least 20 years. The sentencing was reported on 1 May 2026, which is the latest development in the case.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced1 May
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The man pleaded guilty to harassment of a female colleague.
Where
The case was heard at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court in Westmeath.
When
The harassment took place over several months in 2021.
Cause
The man made sexual innuendo about the woman in front of co-workers.
Other details
  • The harassment drove the woman from her job, and she later took a new job.
  • The man had eight prior convictions, the most recent in 2006 for assault causing harm.
  • The man claimed the remarks were banter or slagging, and the judge criticised a male culture that excuses disrespect towards women.
In court
Judge Keenan Johnson imposed the sentence at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court.
Sentence
  • A two-year, six-month sentence was imposed and suspended.
  • The man was ordered to pay €5,000 compensation and to complete 18 months' supervised probation.
  • The man must pay restitution in instalments through gardaí and have no contact with the former colleague for at least 20 years.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe case was heard at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe harassment took place over several months in 2021. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtHe pleaded guilty to harassment. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Keenan Johnson imposed a two-year, six-month sentence but suspended it. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceThe man was ordered to pay €5,000 compensation. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceHe was ordered to comply with 18 months' supervised probation. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceHe must pay restitution in instalments through gardaí. (thejournal.ie)
  • sentenceHe must have no contact with the former colleague for at least 20 years. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe man harassed a female colleague with sexual innuendo in front of co-workers, driving her from her job. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe man had eight prior convictions, the most recent in 2006 for assault causing harm. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe woman left her job and got a new job. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 May2026
    Sentencedthejournal.ie, first report
    Judge hits out 'manosphere’ and Tate brothers as he orders man to pay €5k over sexual remarks

    Reports the sentencing at Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court: suspended sentence, €5,000 compensation, probation, no-contact order, and the judge's comments on the 'manosphere' and the Tate brothers.

    victim, femaleconvicted, 50s, male