Man threw eggs at former partner
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A young mother was given an interim protection order from “the father of my children” because of his alleged campaign of harassment and threats.
The woman was appearing behind closed doors during the Family Law session of Athy District Court last week.
“Why do you want a protection order from him?” asked Judge Desmond Zaidan.
“He keeps coming round to my apartment with his brothers and friends shouting at me,” she alleged. “He’s thrown eggs at me. He comes on unannounced visits, and there’s constant threats,” she said.
“How do you sleep?” asked the judge.
“I have my kids at home and they keep me busy,” she said.
“I’m getting counselling in Portlaoise,” she added. “I would feel a lot safer with this.”
Judge Zaidan granted an interim protection order and adjourned the case until 24 July for hearing.
