Dublin mother gets six months for 'catastrophic' social media threats to Simon Harris

Sandra Barry broke down when her case was heard at Dublin District Court, as her messages were described as 'three minutes of madness'

After sentencing, Sandra Barry was released on €200 appeal bail, and the defence said the case would be fully contested before the appeals judge in the Circuit Court. Picture: Collins Courts

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025 - 17:26

Tom Tuite

A Dublin mother has received a six-month prison sentence for sending social media messages to Tánaiste Simon Harris, branding him a “murderer” and saying “I hope somebody does something to your family”.

“Distraught” Sandra Barry, aged 40, Tor an Rí, Balgaddy, Co Lucan, broke down when her case was heard at Dublin District Court, as her messages were described as “three minutes of madness”.