Janice Brady granted bail ahead of sentencing

A Sligo woman who pleaded guilty to impeding the apprehension of a man for a killing in the town has been granted bail by the High Court pending sentencing. Janice Brady, aged 29, of Maryville Hostel in Finisklin, Sligo, admitted the charge relating to events in August 2015. The State had opposed her release, arguing she posed a risk of reoffending and returning to drug use. However, Mr Justice Michael White noted her clear urine tests, engagement with addiction counselling, and substantial rehabilitation progress during her two years and six weeks in custody. The judge was also reassured by an offer of sheltered accommodation from the Peter McVerry Trust in Drumcondra for six months. Ms Brady's bail conditions include a personal bond, residence in the approved accommodation, abstinence from drugs and alcohol, three weekly garda check-ins, a daytime curfew, and a prohibition on visiting Sligo except to see her son.