Kerry teenager charged with two hate offences at popular coffee shop
The KerrymanA Tralee teenager charged with two hate offences at a popular coffee shop in The Mall, Tralee in January has been released on bail.
Sean O’Brien (19) of Redwood Park, Tralee appeared before Judge Carol Anne Coolican at Tralee District Court on Wednesday, September 16.
He is charged with assault at Costa Coffee at The Mall, Tralee on January 27, 2026, demonstrating hatred to the alleged victim “on account of their membership or presumed membership of a group defined by reference to race, or being motivated by hatred, wholly or partly, by the group of persons defined by reference to race”.
He was further charged with using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to provoke a breach of the peace, while aggrevated by hatred.
He made no reply when arrested, the court heard.
Solicitor Brendan Ahern said he had instructions.
His case was adjourned to October 14.