Ireland Man sentenced over threatening letter to Laois psychologist
Paul Mangan (59) of Newbridge, Co Kildare, pleaded guilty to sending a threatening or grossly offensive letter to Dr Eddie Murphy, a Laois psychologist and television personality. The typed letter was hand delivered to Dr Murphy's workplace at Portarlington Enterprise Centre, Canal Road, Portarlington, on October 31, 2023, and contained an allegation that Dr Murphy was having an affair with the accused's wife. At Portlaoise District Court, Judge Andrew Cody imposed a four month prison sentence and ordered that €3,000 be given to Dr Murphy. The accused lodged an appeal of the sentence before the court sitting ended, as reported on 4 April 2025 and updated on 6 April 2025.
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- Arrestednot reported
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- Sentenced6 Apr
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Paul Mangan pleaded guilty to sending a threatening or grossly offensive letter with intent to cause harm.
- A typed letter was hand delivered to Dr Eddie Murphy's place of work.
- Where
- The offence took place at Portarlington Enterprise Centre, Canal Road, Portarlington, Co Laois.
- When
- The offence took place on October 31, 2023.
- Cause
- The letter contained an allegation that Dr Murphy was having an affair with the accused's wife.
- Investigation
- Gardaí identified the accused as the person who delivered the letter.
- In court
- The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court.
- Sentence
- Judge Andrew Cody imposed a four month prison sentence.
- The judge ordered that €3,000 be given to Dr Murphy.
- The accused lodged an appeal of the sentence before the court sitting ended.
- Other details
- The accused had no previous convictions.
- Dr Murphy said he installed security cameras, alarms and security lighting after the incident.
- Dr Murphy had a month off work as a result of the letter.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatPaul Mangan pleaded guilty to sending a threatening or grossly offensive letter with intent to cause harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatA typed letter was hand delivered to Dr Eddie Murphy's place of work. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe offence took place at Portarlington Enterprise Centre, Canal Road, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe offence took place on October 31, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- causeThe letter contained an allegation that Dr Murphy was having an affair with the accused's wife. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGardaí identified the accused as the person who delivered the letter. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceJudge Andrew Cody imposed a four month prison sentence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe judge ordered that €3,000 be given to Dr Murphy. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- sentenceThe accused lodged an appeal of the sentence before the court sitting ended. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe accused had no previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherDr Murphy said he installed security cameras, alarms and security lighting after the incident. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherDr Murphy had a month off work as a result of the letter. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Apr2025Man jailed after sending 'terrifying' letter to Laois Operation Transformation star
Reports the guilty plea, the four month sentence, the €3,000 order to the victim, and the appeal. The letter was hand delivered to the victim's workplace in Portarlington on 31 October 2023.
convicted, Paul Mangan, 59, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paul Manganvictim, Dr Eddie Murphy, male, irish (judged from name)Dr Eddie Murphy