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Mentally ill man who received suspended sentence for harassing barrister contacted her within days of release, court hears
Summary
A mentally ill man, Eoghan Peavoy, who was given a suspended sentence for harassing a barrister, has contacted her within days of his release from in-patient psychiatric care, according to court proceedings. Peavoy, who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia, was released in October 2025 but contacted the barrister with 14 emails and 21 texts, including sexually suggestive messages. The court heard that Peavoy had previously harassed the barrister for years with sexual and threatening messages, causing her significant distress. He was also before the court for breaching the conditions of his suspended sentence, which included no contact with the victim. The court is considering reactivating the suspended sentence and has requested further reports on Peavoy's mental health and availability of treatment at the Central Mental Hospital. The judge noted that Peavoy's risk of re-offending is high and that the case could not be finalised due to the need for further information. Eoghan Peavoy pleaded guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Mentally ill man who received suspended sentence for harassing barrister contacted her within days of release, court hears. Charges or matters: harassing one woman on dates between January 2018 and October 2023. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- March 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2025 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 2022 Other
- January 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2012 and 2018 Other
- Christmas Other
- 2026-07-27 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: harassing one woman on dates between January 2018 and October 2023 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: These conditions included an order that Peavoy have no contact with the victim, her family or friends for the five-year period of the suspended sentence and in perpetuity afterwards. Prosecuting counsel told Judge Nolan that if any portion of this sentence is re-activated, it must be consecutive to any sentence imposed in relation to the first injured party.; Judge Nolan said the court was concerned about Peavoy's risk of re-offending and agreed to the defence's request to adjourn finalisation for further reports to be prepared.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Central Mental Hospital
- Irish Prison
- Brackenwood Avenue
- Balbriggan
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