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Case No. 11764Threatening behaviour towards a solicitor (alleged) · Co. Clare

Witness allegedly threatens solicitor in Ennis District Court

A witness, Thomas Darcy, allegedly told solicitor Daragh Hassett “I know who you are and I know where you live” while giving evidence at Ennis District Court. Judge Fiona Brennan referred the matter to the local gardaí, and Mr Darcy denied threatening Mr Hassett.

  1. Reported16 Dec
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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6 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA witness allegedly told a solicitor that he knew who he was and where he lived. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe alleged threat was made at Ennis District Court. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationThe judge referred the matter to the local gardaí. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe witness denied threatening the solicitor and said he got excited in the witness box. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe witness had been an eye witness in a separate assault case that was being heard. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe Law Society said it did not wish to comment on any individual case referred to gardaí. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Dec2025
    Reportedclareecho.ie, first report
    'Extraordinary' scenes in Ennis District Court as witness threatens solicitor Hassett - Clare Echo

    Reports the judge's referral of the alleged threat to gardaí, the witness's denial, and the Law Society's response. Does not give the date of the alleged threat.

    suspect, Thomas Darcy, male, named, irish (judged from name)Thomas Darcyvictim, Daragh Hassett, male, irish (judged from name)Daragh Hassett