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Case No. 16801Assault · Co. Laois · 4 Dec 2021

Elderly woman accused of assault and public order offence at Gandon Inn, Laois

Annette Brennan (75) of Graigueaverne House, Ballybrittas, is accused of threatening or abusive behaviour and assault at the Gandon Inn, Cappakeel, Co Laois, on December 4, 2021, and of a separate assault at Lake Road, Ballybrittas, on February 3, 2023. Her case was reported after she appeared before Portlaoise District Court, where her solicitor, Barry Fitzgerald, requested a hearing date. Judge Nicola Andrews fixed the hearing for October 1 at Portlaoise District Court, which is the latest development reported. No sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Jun
    3 reports
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Annette Brennan, 75, is accused of assault and a public order offence in Laois.
Where
  • The first alleged incident took place at the Gandon Inn, Cappakeel, Co Laois.
  • The second alleged assault took place at Lake Road, Ballybrittas.
When
  • The Gandon Inn incident is alleged to have occurred on December 4, 2021.
  • The Lake Road assault is alleged to have occurred on February 3, 2023.
Charges
  • She is accused of engaging in threatening or abusive behaviour and assault at the Gandon Inn.
  • She is also accused of assault at Lake Road, Ballybrittas.
Other details
She is listed as being of Graigueaverne House, Ballybrittas.
In court
  • She appeared before Portlaoise District Court, and the appearance was reported on June 27, 2024.
  • Her solicitor, Barry Fitzgerald, requested a hearing date for the matters.
  • Judge Nicola Andrews fixed a hearing date for October 1 at Portlaoise District Court.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
22 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAnnette Brennan is accused of threatening or abusive behaviour and assault. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatAn elderly woman appeared in court accused of assault and a public order offence in Laois. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatAn elderly woman appeared in court accused of assault and a public order offence in the Midlands. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whereThe first alleged incident took place at the Gandon Inn, Cappakeel. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereA second alleged assault took place at Lake Road, Ballybrittas. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe Gandon Inn incident took place at Cappakeel in Laois. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offences took place at the Gandon Inn, Cappakeel, Co Laois. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe first alleged incident took place on December 4, 2021. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe second alleged assault took place on February 3, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe Gandon Inn incident is alleged to have occurred on December 4, 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe Lake Road assault is alleged to have occurred on February 3, 2023. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe first alleged offence occurred on December 4, 2021. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeShe is accused of assault and a public order offence. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeShe is also accused of assault at Lake Road, Ballybrittas. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeAnnette Brennan, 75, is accused of threatening or abusive behaviour and assault. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeShe is also accused of an assault at Lake Road, Ballybrittas, on February 3, 2023. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtShe appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHer solicitor, Barry Fitzgerald, requested a hearing date for the matters. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews fixed a hearing date for October 1 at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtHer solicitor requested a hearing date for the matters at Portlaoise District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Nicola Andrews fixed a hearing date at Portlaoise District Court for October 1. (offalyexpress.ie, longfordleader.ie)
  • courtHer solicitor requested a hearing date at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

newest first
  1. 28 Jun2024
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Elderly woman appears in court accused of assault in Midlands pub

    Court appearance in which the accused's solicitor requested a hearing date; the judge fixed the hearing for October 1 at Portlaoise District Court. Also records a second alleged assault at Lake Road, Ballybrittas, on February 3, 2023. Incident date is the first matter listed.

    accused, Annette Brennan, 75, female, named, irish (judged from name)Annette Brennan
  2. 27 Jun2024
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, follow-up
    Elderly woman appears in court accused of assault in pub in the Midlands

    Reports the court appearance of Annette Brennan (75) at Portlaoise District Court. Adds that the Lake Road assault of February 3, 2023 is also among the charges, that her solicitor Barry Fitzgerald requested a hearing date, and that Judge Nicola Andrews fixed a hearing for October 1.

    accused, Annette Brennan, 75, female, named, irish (judged from name)Annette Brennan
  3. 26 Jun2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, follow-up
    Elderly woman accused of assault in Laois

    Reports the court appearance. A solicitor requested a hearing date, and Judge Nicola Andrews fixed a hearing for October 1 at Portlaoise District Court.

    accused, Annette Brennan, 75, female, named, irish (judged from name)Annette Brennan