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Case No. 13964Assault causing harm · Co. Donegal · 3 Jun 2024

Man pleads guilty to assaulting pregnant ex-partner in Culdaff

On June 3, 2024, in Culdaff, County Donegal, Jake O'Dwyer, a 30-year-old man, assaulted his heavily pregnant ex-partner, a woman, causing her harm. O'Dwyer pleaded guilty at Donegal Circuit Court to assault causing harm, contrary to section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997, a plea reported in April 2025. The judge adjourned the case to the October sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court and asked for a probation and welfare report on his suitability for community service. As of the latest report, he is in custody at Castlerea Prison and no sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A man pleaded guilty to assaulting his heavily pregnant ex-partner and causing her harm.
Where
The incident took place in Culdaff, Inishowen, County Donegal.
When
The incident took place on June 3, 2024.
Charges
He pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, contrary to section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
In court
  • He pleaded guilty at Donegal Circuit Court, a plea reported in April 2025.
  • The judge adjourned the case to the October sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.
  • The judge asked for a probation and welfare report on his suitability for community service.
Other details
  • The accused is Jake O'Dwyer, a 30-year-old man, and the victim is a woman.
  • He is in custody at Castlerea Prison.
  • He told the judge that he would not contact the woman.
  • His barrister said he has no previous convictions.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man pleaded guilty to assaulting his heavily pregnant ex-partner and causing her harm. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in Culdaff. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on June 3, 2024. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeHe pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, contrary to section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtHe appeared before Donegal Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to the October sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge said a probation and welfare report should assess his suitability for community service. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHe is in custody at Castlerea Prison. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHe told the judge that he would not contact the woman. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherHis barrister said he has no previous convictions. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Apr2025
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man pleads guilty to assault of pregnant partner in Inishowen

    Reports that the accused pleaded guilty at Donegal Circuit Court, that he is in custody at Castlerea Prison, that he has no previous convictions, and that the case was adjourned for a probation and welfare report.

    accused, Jake O'Dwyer, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jake O'Dwyervictim, female