'Stay away from my family': Galway man jailed for online threat against Simon Harris

Tánaiste tells court online threat against his wife and children caused real fear and endangered his family

Patrick Grealish, of Garraí An Choirce, Lettermullen, Co Galway, made an online threat to kill Mr Harris and harm his family on 4 August 2024. FIle picture: Andrew Downes

Tánaiste Simon Harris has told a 49-year-old Connemara man who made an online threat to kill him to stay away from his family.

Mr Harris said the words of people who hide behind a keyboard and do not reveal their identity can still cause real pain and worry.