Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17467Assault · Co. Kildare

Woman seeks protection order against ex-boyfriend over texts

A woman told Naas District Court, as reported on 25 April 2024, that her former boyfriend sends her 400 to 500 text messages a day and had assaulted her. She sought a protection order under family law legislation, and the man was neither present nor represented. Judge Desmond Zaidan granted an interim protection order and adjourned the matter for a fuller hearing on July 8. The latest development is that adjournment, and no criminal charge is reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The woman claimed her former boyfriend sends her 400 to 500 text messages a day.
  • The woman alleged that her former boyfriend had assaulted her.
  • According to the woman, the messages are usually threatening.
Where
The hearing took place at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
When
The hearing was reported on 25 April 2024.
In court
  • The woman sought a protection order under family law legislation.
  • The man was not present in court and was not represented.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan granted an interim protection order.
  • The matter was adjourned for a fuller hearing on July 8.
Charges
No criminal charge is reported, and the assault claim is an allegation made by the woman.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman claimed her former boyfriend sends her 400 to 500 text messages a day. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman alleged that her former boyfriend had assaulted her. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe messages are usually threatening, according to the woman. (kildarenow.com)
  • whereThe hearing took place at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe woman sought court protection under family law legislation. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe man was not present in court and was not represented. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge granted an interim protection order. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned for a fuller hearing on July 8. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Apr2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Ex boyfriend is sending up to 500 texts a day to woman, court told

    Reports a family law protection order hearing at Naas District Court in which the woman alleges texting and assault by her ex-boyfriend. The man was not present or represented, and no criminal charge is reported.

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