Ireland Jason Connolly sentenced for assault and vehicle offences at Kilkenny Circuit Court
On 5 January 2022 at Carriganore, Graignamanagh, County Kilkenny, Jason Connolly took a woman's vehicle, punched her with a closed fist while the car was moving, forced her out of the driver's side window and left her on the side of the road. Gardaí were called by the woman, who made a 999 call at about 9pm, and Mr Connolly was highly intoxicated when gardaí spoke to him. He pleaded guilty at Kilkenny Circuit Court to assault causing harm, unauthorised taking of a vehicle, drink driving and driving without insurance, and Judge Martin sentenced him to two years imprisonment for assault causing harm, with concurrent terms and driving bans on the other charges. The latest development, reported on 22 December 2023, is that the matter was adjourned to May with all penalties adjourned to that day, and the judge is considering suspending the sentence in full if conditions are met over six months.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced22 Dec
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Jason Connolly took the woman's vehicle and left her on the side of the road.
- Jason Connolly punched the woman with a closed fist while the car was moving and forced her out of the driver's side window.
- The woman had bruising and swelling to her face and bruising to her arm and legs.
- Other details
- The woman fled and hid for her own safety after the incident.
- Where
- The incident happened at Carriganore, Graignamanagh, County Kilkenny.
- When
- The incident happened on 5 January 2022.
- Investigation
- The woman made a 999 call, and gardaí received it at about 9pm about the unauthorised taking of her vehicle.
- Cause
- Jason Connolly was highly intoxicated when gardaí spoke to him.
- Charges
- Jason Connolly pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, unauthorised taking of a vehicle, drink driving and driving without insurance.
- In court
- Jason Connolly appeared before Kilkenny Circuit Court, as reported on 22 December 2023.
- The judge asked for a Probation Report to see whether Mr Connolly is suitable for 240 hours of community service.
- The matter was adjourned to May, with all penalties adjourned to that day.
- Sentence
- Judge Martin convicted Jason Connolly of assault causing harm and sentenced him to two years imprisonment, and said he would consider suspending it in full if he meets conditions over the next six months.
- He was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for the unauthorised taking of a vehicle, to run concurrently.
- He was disqualified from driving for four years for drink driving and given a two-year driving ban for driving without insurance, to run concurrently.
15 statements extracted from the articles
- whatJason Connolly took the woman's vehicle and left her on the side of the road. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatJason Connolly punched the woman with a closed fist while the car was moving. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatJason Connolly forced the woman out of the driver's side window. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatThe woman had bruising and swelling to her face, and bruising to her arm and legs. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe incident happened at Carriganore, Graignamanagh. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on 5 January 2022. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- causeJason Connolly was highly intoxicated when gardaí spoke to him. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeJason Connolly pleaded guilty to assault causing harm, unauthorised taking of a vehicle, drink driving and driving without insurance. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtJason Connolly appeared before Kilkenny Circuit Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe judge asked for a Probation Report to see if Mr Connolly is suitable for 240 hours of community service. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe matter was adjourned to May, with all penalties adjourned to that day. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceJudge Martin convicted Jason Connolly of assault causing harm and sentenced him to two years imprisonment. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceOn the unauthorised taking of the vehicle charge he was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, to run concurrently. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceHe was disqualified from driving for four years for drink driving, and given a two-year driving ban for driving without insurance, to run concurrently. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- sentenceThe judge said he would consider suspending the sentence in full if Mr Connolly meets conditions over the next six months. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 22 Dec2023Kilkenny Court: Woman had to flee, hide for safety from ‘drug and alcohol fueled rage’
First report in the list of this case. Gives the court appearance, the guilty pleas, the sentences and suspension conditions, and the adjournment to May.
convicted, Jason Connolly, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Jason Connollyvictim, female