Donegal man alleged to have stabbed ex partner appears in court

A Donegal man in his 30s has been charged in connection with an incident in which he is alleged to have stabbed his ex-partner at her home.

The man was brought before a special sitting of Ballyshannon District Court on Friday, December 27.

The accused man cannot be named for legal reasons in order to protect the identity of the alleged victim in the case.

Inspector Anthony Coyle gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution by way of schedule.

The court heard that a protection order was served on the man in early November.

He is charged that, at a named address in Donegal, he did contravene a protection order made in that he did enter the home of the applicant without invitation and assaulted her by stabbing her, which put her in fear. The charge is contrary to section 33(1) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2018.

There was no objection to bail, which was granted by Judge Brendan O’Reilly on the accused’s own bond.

Bail conditions include that he: be of good behaviour and commit no further offence; reside at a name address and inform Gardai of any change; comply with the terms of the protection order; gave no contact, either directly or indirectly, to include social media, with the alleged injured party and any witnesses; stay away from a named address.

Legal aid was granted to the man’s solicitor Mr Donough Cleary.

The matter was adjourned to January 20, 2025.