Donegal pensioner convicted of harassing another man in Kilkenny
The 68-year-old was given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, at a sitting of Carlow District Court
A Donegal pensioner has been convicted of harassing another man in County Kilkenny.
Danny Cullen (68) of Gleneely, Killygordon, was given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, at a sitting of Carlow District Court.
He was found guilty of harassing a local man on a date unknown between November 14, 2021, and November 14, 2023, at his home at Wallslough, Kilkenny. The offence is contrary to Section 10 (1) and (6) of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997 as amended by Section 10 of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020.
The matter was initially brought before Kilkenny District Court on March 18, 2025, by prosecuting Garda David Connaughton, and there have been several appearances since. Kilkenny solicitor Alexander Rafter represented Cullen, who was assigned free legal aid.
Sentencing was adjourned to Carlow District Court so the matter could be dealt with by Judge John King, who had initially heard the case.
The judge sentenced Cullen to six months in prison, suspended for two years ‘in the sum of €500’. This means he will have to pay that amount if he commits an offence during that time, and he could also be jailed.
In addition, Judge King directed him to engage with the Probation Services, attend all appointments and any ‘therapeutic’ engagements offered.
Cullen was also ordered to have no contact with the injured party or their families, and have no contact with any third party about the victim “or report of properly constituted legal proceedings.”