Sinn Féin MEP's ex-partner has sentence extended for offences under Coco's Law

Kathleen Funchion MEP

The former partner of Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion has had his prison sentence for offences under Coco’s Law increased following an appeal.

Sean Tyrrell, 39, of 31 Cypress Grove, Loughboy, Kilkenny, was given a four-month custodial sentence in April 2025, with a separate four-month jail term suspended for two years, for offences under Section 4 of the Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020, also known as Coco’s Law.