Convicted sex offender given suspended sentence for using incorrect name in emails

‘He certainly has a clearer understanding now of how strictly the law applies to him’

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David Forsythe

A convicted sex offender who used an inaccurate name to enquire about rental properties was given a suspended sentence at a recent sitting of Bantry District Court.

Daniel Connolly (43) of Ardnatrush, Glengarriff Co Cork admitted making several property queries via email using the name Chris Connolly in September 2023.