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Irish Daily Mirror
13-06-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Terrified student gets 3-year restraining order against ex: 'He's following me'
A terrified young student has been granted a three-year restraining order against her ex-boyfriend after alleging he threatened and stalked her around Dublin. The South American woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, applied for the order at Dublin District Court. In evidence, she recounted how after their relationship of a couple of years ended a few weeks ago, her ex started following her. The student told the court she was afraid, and alleged, "He is saying he will attack me." Asked if he had followed her regularly, she said he had done twice in the previous week, once to work, and after school. Giving evidence with the assistance of an interpreter, the visibly upset student said that he was threatening her, following her to school, to her home, and to her job. They did not have any children. Her former partner did not attend the scheduled hearing to contest the claims against him. Judge Anthony Halpin accepted the sworn evidence tendered by the woman. He granted the civil restraining order to protect her from the man's activities. He stipulated that he must not follow, watch, or beset the applicant or put her in fear or use language that threatened the applicant. He also warned that the man would not communicate with her. Judge Halpin directed gardai to serve a copy of the order on the man, which is to remain in force for three years. Breaching it can result in the subject of the order being brought to court, jailed for up to a year, and a maximum €4,000 fine. The restraining orders were introduced in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 as a remedy for people seeking protection. The District Court may issue an order to prevent the respondent from violence or threats, stalking, harassing or approaching the applicant's home, work, or school. It can last up to five years but may be shorter depending on the presiding judge's assessment.
Dublin Live
11-06-2025
- Dublin Live
Pair arrested in connection with St Stephen's Day Blanchardstown hit-and-run that killed couple
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Two people have been arrested in connection with the St Stephen's Day Blanchardstown hit-and-run that killed a married couple. Anthony "Anto" Hogg (39) and his wife, Georgina Hogg-Moore (38) from Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Blanchardstown Road North near the entrance to Blanchardstown Shopping Centre in Dublin at around 5.45pm on December 26, 2024. The couple, who had two children, had been out shopping at the post-Christmas sales and were on their way home when the collision occurred. A neighbour of the deceased, John Halpin (45) of Whitestown Avenue, Blanchardstown, was charged at a sitting of Dublin District Court on December 30, 2024 with four offences including two counts of dangerous driving causing death. Mr Halpin was also accused of two counts of hit-and-run and failing to offer assistance at the scene of the incident. Mr Halpin was subsequently granted bail at a sitting of Cloverhill District Court in early January subject to strict conditions. Gardaí have now confirmed a man and a woman were arrested this morning in connection with the incident. A garda spokesperson said: "Gardaí continue to investigate the fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision involving a car and pedestrians that occurred at Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, on Thursday evening, 26th December 2024. "Gardaí have arrested two persons this morning in relation to this fatal road traffic collision. A man, aged 40 years was arrested in connection with this investigation and he is currently detained under Section 30 Offences Against the State Act, 1939 at a Garda station in the Dublin. "A female, aged in her 30s was arrested and is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in Dublin. Investigations ongoing." Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
The Journal
06-06-2025
- The Journal
Grandmother handed three-year restraining order over online abuse of daughter and grandchildren
A JUDGE HAS imposed a three-year restraining order on a Dublin grandmother, barring her from posting online about her daughter after she allegedly harassed her and wished death on her grandchildren. The young woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, resorted to using anti-stalking laws and applied for the order at Dublin District Court. However, her estranged mother did not attend the scheduled hearing to contest the claims against her. 'My mother is harassing me,' her adult daughter told Judge Anthony Halpin, adding that she had been subjected to online abuse, including 'she hopes my kids die'. Asked why this happened, the woman, in her twenties, explained that she had been taken into care when she was young and there had been a fractured relationship since. She told the court that the posts started nine weeks ago after five years of no contact. Advertisement The woman believed her mother was 'retaliating for having no contact with or access to her grandchildren'. On reviewing printouts of the posts, Judge Halpin stated he was satisfied the woman had made a reasonable case for a civil restraining order barring unwanted contact and online posts about the applicant. He held that it was appropriate to compel the respondent from harassing or placing her daughter in fear. Judge Halpin said gardaí would serve the order on the grandmother, and the court had a wide range of sanctions available if she broke the terms. Breaching them can result in the subject of the order being brought to court, jailed for up to a year and a maximum €4,000 fine. The restraining orders were introduced in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 as a remedy for people seeking protection. The District Court may issue an order to prevent the respondent from violence or threats, stalking, harassing or approaching the applicant's home, work, or school. It can run for up to five years, but may be shorter depending on the presiding judge's assessment.
Sunday World
06-06-2025
- Sunday World
Dublin granny handed restraining order after wishing death on her grandchildren
"My mother is harassing me," her daughter told the judge, adding she had been subjected to online abuse, including "she hopes my kids die". A judge imposed a three-year restraining order on a Dublin grandmother, barring her from posting online about her daughter after allegedly harassing her and wishing death on her grandchildren. The young woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, resorted to using anti-stalking laws and applied for the order at Dublin District Court. However, her estranged mother did not attend the scheduled hearing to contest the claims against her. "My mother is harassing me," her adult daughter told Judge Anthony Halpin, adding that she had been subjected to online abuse, including "she hopes my kids die". Dublin District Court News in 90 Seconds - 6th June 2025 Asked why this happened, the woman, in her twenties, explained that she had been taken into care when she was young and there had been a fractured relationship since. She told the court that the posts started nine weeks ago after five years of no contact. The woman believed her mother was "retaliating for having no contact with or access to her grandchildren". On reviewing printouts of the posts, Judge Halpin stated he was satisfied the woman had made a reasonable case for a civil restraining order barring unwanted contact and online posts about the applicant. He held that it was appropriate to compel the respondent from harassing or placing her daughter in fear. Judge Halpin said gardai would serve the order on the grandmother, and the court had a wide range of sanctions available if she broke the terms. Breaching them can result in the subject of the order being brought to court, jailed for up to a year and a maximum €4,000 fine. The restraining orders were introduced in the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023 as a remedy for people seeking protection. The District Court may issue an order to prevent the respondent from violence or threats, stalking, harassing or approaching the applicant's home, work, or school. It can run for up to five years but may be shorter depending on the presiding judge's assessment.
CTV News
04-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Dalhousie University professor looks at dangers of ‘looksmaxxing' trend
A Dalhousie University sociology professor is exploring the dangers of the 'looksmaxxing' trend among young men. Michael Halpin was the lead author of the study 'When Help is Harm: Health, Lookism and Self-Improvement in the Manosphere,' which explored more than 8,000 message board posts in an online looksmaxxing community that receives six million unique visitors per month. ''Looksmaxxing' means maximising one's physical appearance to attract partners and receive the social benefits that accompany being attractive,' the report reads. 'We argue that looksmaxxing harms the physical and mental health of the men and boys who participate.' The study found members of the online community suggesting tactics such as 'mewing' (pressing the tip of the tongue against the roof of the mouth) and 'bonesmashing' (deliberating causing small injuries so the bones grow back stronger and more pronounced). 'We argue that this practice is tethered to hegemonic ideas about male beauty, both in terms of the aggressive name of the practice and that men are physically harming themselves to appear more manly,' the report reads. 'Furthermore, men who practice bonesmashing would experience health consequences (e.g., bleeding, bruising, and soft tissue damage) as they are explicitly aiming to damage their bones to shape their appearance.' Other users discussed surgical alterations such as leg lengthening, rhinoplasty, jaw surgeries, brow ridge shaving and fat removal. 'The research found that it can lead users to feel demoralized or like failed men, with some being encouraged to self‐harm or even end their lives,' the report reads. More to come… For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
