Ireland Woman convicted of child neglect in Cork adjourned for sentencing
A woman, described as 41 in one report and 42 in another, pleaded guilty to two counts of child neglect under section 246(1) of the Children's Act 2001 relating to her two daughters in their Cork home between November 2021 and February 2023. The neglect came to light in 2023 when the older daughter rang emergency services to report her mother intoxicated and armed with a samurai sword. At a sentencing hearing in Cork Circuit Criminal Court on 30 April 2025, the woman apologised and was remanded on bail. Judge Dermot Sheehan adjourned sentencing to 14 May 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted30 Apr
2 reports - Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A woman pleaded guilty to two counts of child neglect under section 246(1) of the Children's Act 2001.
- The woman invited men into the home to abuse drugs with her while her two daughters were present.
- Where
- The neglect occurred in the family's home in Cork.
- When
- The neglect of the two daughters occurred between November 2021 and February 2023.
- Investigation
- The cruelty came to light in 2023 when the older daughter rang emergency services at 11pm to report her mother intoxicated and armed with a samurai sword.
- Other details
- Gardaí found the girls malnourished and suffering from poor personal hygiene when they arrived at the scene.
- The older daughter witnessed one of her mother's partners punch his own mother almost unconscious in the kitchen.
- The daughter began self-harming at age eight and later attempted suicide.
- The woman apologised for the cruel and volatile environment in which her daughters were raised.
- The two daughters now live with relatives.
- In court
- The woman, described as 41 in one report and 42 in another, appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court for a sentencing hearing on 30 April 2025.
- Sentence
- Judge Dermot Sheehan adjourned sentencing to 14 May 2025 and the woman was remanded on bail.
18 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA woman pleaded guilty to two counts of cruelty contrary to the Children's Act. (rte.ie)
- whatThe woman invited men into the home to abuse drugs with her. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe daughter said she will always view her mother as a stranger. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe daughter witnessed one of her mother's partners punch his own mother almost unconscious in the kitchen. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe daughter began self-harming when she was eight years old. (irishtimes.com)
- whatThe daughter later attempted suicide. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe charges relate to dates between 2021 and 2023. (rte.ie)
- whenThe charges relating to the older daughter cover about three years, when she was aged from about 12 to 15. (rte.ie)
- whenThe neglect of the two daughters occurred in their Cork home between November 2021 and February 2023. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe cruelty came to light in 2023 when the older teen rang emergency services at 11pm to say her mother was intoxicated, armed with a samurai sword and chasing a man around the house. (rte.ie)
- chargeThe woman pleaded guilty to ill-treating the two girls in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to their health or seriously impact their well being. (rte.ie)
- courtThe woman appeared before Cork Circuit Criminal Court for a sentencing hearing. (rte.ie)
- courtJudge Dermot Sheehan adjourned the matter until 14 May for finalisation of sentencing. (irishtimes.com)
- sentenceThe woman will be sentenced on 14 May. (rte.ie)
- otherGardaí found the girls malnourished and suffering from poor personal hygiene when they arrived at the scene. (rte.ie)
- otherThe woman apologised for the cruel and volatile environment in which her daughters were raised. (rte.ie)
- otherThe woman was remanded on bail until her next court appearance. (rte.ie)
- otherThe two daughters now live with relatives and are doing well. (rte.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 30 Apr2025Woman convicted of neglecting daughters now sees events through their eyes, court hears
Sentencing adjourned to 14 May 2025; daughter gave victim impact statement describing neglect, drug abuse, and violence by one of the mother's partners; judge noted need to consider deterrence for those in charge of children.
convicted, 42, femalevictim, femalevictim, femalesuspect, male - 30 Apr2025Woman pleading guilty to cruelty apologises to daughters
Sentencing hearing in Cork Circuit Criminal Court, with victim impact statements from the two daughters. Sentencing is set for 14 May, and the woman was remanded on bail. The offences were committed between 2021 and 2023, and the cruelty came to light in 2023.
convicted, 41, femalevictim, femalevictim, female