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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8395Harassment · Co. Kildare

Protection order granted to woman over ex-partner's messages at Naas court

A woman told Naas District Court in Co Kildare, as reported on 31 July 2026, that her ex-partner, a man whose age and nationality are not given, was sending her up to five messages a day, some of which she said were sexual, and had contacted third parties about her. She said gardaí were involved as a result of his behaviour, and no charge against him is reported. Judge Derek Cooney granted a protection order at the hearing and adjourned the case to September 14, the latest development reported.

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Key facts

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What happened
  • A woman said she was receiving up to five messages a day from her ex-partner.
  • The woman alleged the man sent unwanted and distressing communications.
  • The woman alleged some of the messages are sexual in nature.
Cause
The woman claimed the man had contacted third parties about her and was asking about her private life.
Investigation
The woman claimed gardaí are involved as a result of the man's behaviour.
Where
The hearing took place at Naas District Court in Co Kildare.
When
The hearing was reported in an article published on 31 July 2026; the incident date is not given.
In court
  • The woman told Judge Derek Cooney she was seeking a safety order and described the man's behaviour as harassment.
  • Judge Derek Cooney granted a protection order and adjourned the case to September 14.
Charges
No charge against the man is reported in the articles.
Other details
  • The woman said she is separated from her partner, who was not present or represented at the hearing.
  • The woman said the messages affect her well-being and sense of safety.
  • The judge said the man can contact the woman about the child in the family but should not send threatening or sexual messages.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman receiving up to five messages a day from her ex-partner sought protection at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman alleged the ex-partner sent unwanted and distressing communications. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman alleged some of the messages are sexual in nature. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeThe woman claimed the man had contacted third parties about her. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationThe woman claimed gardaí are involved as a result of the man's behaviour. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe woman told Judge Derek Cooney she was seeking a safety order and described the man's behaviour as harassment. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Cooney granted a protection order and adjourned the case to September 14. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman said she is separated from her partner, who was not present or represented at the hearing. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe woman said the messages affect her well-being and sense of safety. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe judge said the man can contact the woman about the child in the family but should not send threatening or sexual messages. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 31 Jul2026
    Otherkildarenow.com, first report
    Woman gets up five messages a day from her ex, Kildare court told

    Reports a protection order hearing at Naas District Court where the woman alleged harassment by her ex-partner. The man was not present or represented, and no charge is reported.

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