Ireland Case No. 11390Assault · Co. Kildare · 11 Apr 2024
Kildare driver in court over alleged road rage incident
Michael McNamara, 26, appeared in court over an alleged assault at Barrogstown, Maynooth, on April 11, 2024, which allegedly arose from a verbal argument. The matter was adjourned for a victim impact statement.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court23 Jan
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced22 Jan
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports17 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe injured man was punched in the face and knocked out for a couple of seconds. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe defendant left the scene before gardaí arrived. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe injured party was punched in the face and fell to the ground. (kildarenow.com)
- whatThe injured party is said to have injured his left eye and face, with no bones broken. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe incident took place at Barrogstown, Maynooth, on the M4 motorway. (kildarenow.com)
- whereThe alleged assault took place at Barrogstown, Maynooth. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe incident occurred at 3.15pm on April 11, 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- whenThe alleged assault took place on April 11, 2024. (kildarenow.com)
- causeThe allegation arose from a verbal argument. (kildarenow.com)
- chargeMichael McNamara faces an allegation of assault. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe defendant appeared at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
- courtThe matter was adjourned for a victim impact statement. (kildarenow.com)
- sentenceThe judge imposed 11 months' custody for assault, a consecutive five months for driving without insurance, and a six-year disqualification. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe injured man's injuries were left side facial pain and an abrasion on a cheek. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe injured man was unable to work for a month. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe defence offered €5,000 as a gesture of remorse. (kildarenow.com)
- otherThe injured party was taken to hospital for treatment. (kildarenow.com)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Jan2026Kildare driver in court over alleged road rage incident
First appearance in court reported; the matter was adjourned by Judge Desmond Zaidan for a victim impact statement. The article says the allegation arose from a verbal argument.
accused, Michael McNamara, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael McNamaravictim, male - 22 Jan2026Man knocked unconscious in Kildare motorway road rage incident after vehicle overturned, court hears
Reports the sentencing at Naas District Court: 11 months' custody for assault, a consecutive five months for driving without insurance, and a six-year disqualification. Adds the defence's offer of €5,000 and the victim impact statement details.
convicted, Michael McNamara, 26, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael McNamaravictim, 53, male