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'Last Chance Saloon' - Judge grants bail to barring order accused despite Garda objections

Summary

A man in his 30s accused of breaching a barring order by making mocking social media posts and sending text messages to his former partner was granted bail by Judge John Brennan at Tallaght District Court, despite Garda objections. The alleged breaches included a Facebook post directed at the complainant and texts sent after his release from custody. The complainant, who obtained a barring order in March following an alleged assault, described the accused as unpredictable when drinking and said he had sent apologies, declarations of love, and mocking posts. Defence solicitor Eddie O'Connor noted the complainant had once invited the accused to her home during a relapse in June, but denied a renewed relationship. The accused denied intent to intimidate, accepted responsibility for the Facebook post, and agreed to stay away from the complainant and comply with court conditions.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Last Chance Saloon' - Judge grants bail to barring order accused despite Garda objections. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

When:

• 20 October Adjournment
• 2025-09-26 Publication

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Topics

Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime

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