Cork anti-immigration activist Ross Lahive to plead not guilty in garda harassment case

Judge adjourned the case until February 12, 2026, to allow time for new directions from the DPP

Cork District Court told Ross Lahive was entering a not guilty plea.

Anti-immigration activist Ross Lahive will be contesting the case against him where he is charged with harassment of a garda.

The case was adjourned until Thursday at Cork District Court for the accused to decide if he was pleading guilty or not guilty. The DPP said it could be dealt with summarily at the district court on a plea of guilty, but otherwise it would be a matter for trial by judge and jury.