Ireland Teenager sent forward for trial over child sexual abuse images and videos in Limerick
A 19-year-old man was charged with possessing sexually explicit images and videos of children and with knowingly producing child pornography. The alleged possession, on a mobile phone, took place at a location in Galway on 7 September 2022. At his appearance before Limerick District Court, reported on 6 April 2026, Judge Patricia Harney granted him bail on his own bond of €1,000 with conditions including a nightly curfew, and the DPP consented to him being sent forward for trial or plea at the next sittings of Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. The most recent step reported is that he was sent forward to that court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court6 Apr
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A 19-year-old man was charged with possessing sexually explicit images and videos of children.
- The same man was also charged with knowingly producing child pornography.
- Where
- The alleged possession was on a mobile phone at a location in Galway.
- When
- The alleged possession took place on 7 September 2022.
- Other details
- The offences are contrary to the Child Trafficking and Pornography Act, 1998, as substituted by sections 12 and 14 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act, 2017.
- Reporting restrictions have been imposed, so the accused cannot be named.
- In court
- The accused appeared before Limerick District Court, as reported on 6 April 2026.
- The Director of Public Prosecutions consented to the accused being sent forward to the next sittings of Limerick Circuit Criminal Court for trial or plea.
- Judge Patricia Harney granted bail on the accused's own bond of €1,000.
- A bail condition requires the accused to continue living at his home address in County Limerick.
- A bail condition requires the accused to remain indoors between 10pm and 7am.
- A bail condition requires the accused to be contactable by Gardaí at all times.
- Investigation
- A member of the Garda investigation team served the accused with a copy of the State's Book of Evidence.
- Sergeant Denis Waters of Roxboro Road Garda Station told the court about the case.
9 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged possession was at a location in Galway. (limerickpost.ie)
- whenThe alleged possession took place on 7 September 2022. (limerickpost.ie)
- investigationA member of the Garda investigation team served the accused with a copy of the State's Book of Evidence. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeThe accused was charged with possessing sexually explicit images and videos of children. (limerickpost.ie)
- chargeThe accused was also charged with knowingly producing child pornography. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent to the next sittings of Limerick Circuit Criminal Court for trial or plea. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtJudge Patricia Harney granted bail on the accused's own bond of €1,000. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtA bail condition requires the accused to continue living at his home address in County Limerick. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtA bail condition requires the accused to remain indoors between 10pm and 7am. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 6 Apr2026Teen sent forward for trial over child sex abuse images and videos
First court appearance report: the accused was charged, granted bail with strict conditions, and sent forward to Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. The alleged possession is dated 7 September 2022 at a location in Galway.
accused, 19, male