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Case No. 12558Stalking · Co. Clare · 2 Nov 2023

Shannon man sentenced for stalking two men over false Facebook claims

Martin Hannon, 43, of Shannon, Co Clare, received a fully suspended 32-month prison term and a €5,000 fine at Ennis Circuit Court after pleading guilty to stalking two innocent men. He had falsely claimed on Facebook that the two men were paedophiles.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced30 Sep
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Key facts

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14 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMartin Hannon pleaded guilty to a stalking offence against two men. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatThe Facebook post offered a €1,000 reward for finding the men. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe accused is a Shannon man. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenGardaí became aware of the Facebook post on 7 November 2023. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe background began on 2 November 2023, when a mother and girl reported to Shannon Garda Station that cars had passed and shouting had frightened the girl. (clareecho.ie)
  • causeHannon falsely claimed on Facebook that the two men were paedophiles. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Ennis Circuit Court before Judge Francis Comerford. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a fully suspended 32-month prison term. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge imposed a €5,000 fine. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentenceThe accused was ordered to stay off social media for the 32-month suspended period. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe post said cable ties and baseball bats were at hand. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherOne man fled Shannon in terror without his belongings. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe other man said he felt there was a bounty on his head. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe judge cited the guilty plea, genuine remorse, first-time offender status, rehabilitation prospects and mental health issues in suspending the sentence. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Sep2025
    Sentencedclareecho.ie, first report
    Judge says Shannon man subjected two innocent men to 'drive-by shooting by the Internet' over false Facebook claims - Clare Echo

    First report on this case. Gives the sentence, the judge's reasoning, the Facebook post's content and reward, and victim impact statements.

    convicted, Martin Hannon, 43, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Hannonvictim, malevictim, male