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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10653Assault causing harm · Co. Kildare · 21 May 2025

Kilcock woman charged over assault at Kildare music festival venue

On 21 May 2025, a 34-year-old woman from Kilcock allegedly assaulted another woman at North Kildare Rugby Club, between Kilcock and Maynooth, a venue that hosted the What's The Craic Festival the previous summer. It is alleged the injured woman was hit with a shoulder, kicked and had her hair pulled, and that she suffered a collar bone injury and sought medical attention. The accused, who is charged with assault causing harm, appeared at Naas District Court, where her solicitor said the case is being fully contested. The latest development is that Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to March 27.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 34-year-old woman from Kilcock is charged with assault causing harm, and the alleged victim is a woman.
Where
The alleged incident reportedly occurred at North Kildare Rugby Club, between Kilcock and Maynooth, in County Kildare.
When
The charge relates to an alleged offence on 21 May 2025.
Cause
It is alleged the injured woman was hit with a shoulder, kicked and had her hair pulled.
Other details
  • It is alleged the injured woman was hit in the face and suffered a collar bone injury.
  • The injured woman sought medical attention after the incident.
  • The venue was hosting the What's The Craic Festival the previous summer.
In court
  • The accused appeared at Naas District Court, as reported on 4 March 2026.
  • The solicitor said the case is being fully contested.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to March 27.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged incident reportedly occurred at North Kildare Rugby Club, between Kilcock and Maynooth. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe charge relates to an offence on May 21, 2025. (kildarenow.com)
  • causeIt is alleged the injured party was hit with a shoulder, kicked and had her hair pulled. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe 34-year-old woman from Kilcock is charged with assault causing harm. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe accused appeared at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe solicitor said the case is being fully contested. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan adjourned the case to March 27. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe venue was hosting the What's The Craic Festival the previous summer. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherIt is alleged the injured woman was hit in the face and suffered a collar bone injury. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherThe injured party sought medical attention after the incident. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Mar2026
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Woman 'kicked, hit and had hair pulled' at Kildare's What's The Craic Festival - court claim

    First report of this case: a court appearance at Naas District Court, adjourned to March 27. The article gives the venue as North Kildare Rugby Club and describes the alleged injuries and the defence position.

    accused, 34, femalevictim, female