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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 23081Assault causing harm · Co. Kilkenny · 18 Dec 2025

Jason Connolly case adjourned over alleged hotel assault in Kilkenny

Jason Connolly of Timolin, Co Kildare, had his case adjourned at Kilkenny District Court on 25 October 2026 over an alleged assault causing harm at a city centre hotel on 18 December 2025, in which he is said to have punched the injured party twice in the side of the head and pulled hair. Judge Geraldine Carthy accepted jurisdiction, ordered disclosure and adjourned the matter to 10 November 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused allegedly punched the injured party twice in the side of the head. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatHair was allegedly pulled and clumps came out. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at a city centre hotel in Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 18 December 2025. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeJason Connolly is accused of assault causing harm. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy ordered disclosure to be made and accepted jurisdiction. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 10 November for a plea to be entered or a date set for hearing. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe accused's address is 1227 St Molings Way, Timolin, Ballytore, Co Kildare. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Oct2026
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Kilkenny assault case adjourned at recent court sitting

    First report of this specific incident; case adjourned to 10 November 2026 for a plea or hearing date. Judge accepted jurisdiction and ordered disclosure.

    suspect, Jason Connolly, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Connollyvictim