Ireland Laois man sent forward for trial on harassment charges
William Phelan, 57, of Paddock, Mountrath, Co Laois, has been sent forward for trial at Portlaoise Circuit Court on charges of harassment and threatening to damage property. The alleged offences took place at Cloneen, Mountrath, on dates between February 15 and July 5, 2023, and between July 22 and 25, 2023. Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes served a Book of Evidence on him at Portlaoise District Court, and Judge Andrew Cody sent him forward to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. The latest report, published on 13 November 2023, says he is to face trial there, and no sentence has been reported.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court10 Nov
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- William Phelan, 57, of Paddock, Mountrath, is accused of harassment.
- Where
- The alleged harassment took place at Cloneen, Mountrath, Co Laois.
- When
- The harassment is alleged to have occurred on dates between July 22 and 25, 2023.
- The harassment is also alleged to have occurred at the same location on dates between February 15 and July 5, 2023.
- Charges
- He is further charged with threatening to damage property at Cloneen, Mountrath, on dates between February 15 and July 5, 2023.
- Investigation
- Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes served a Book of Evidence on him at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court.
- In court
- Judge Andrew Cody sent him forward to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court for trial.
- Other details
- The articles do not name any complainant or victim.
- Reports were dated 10 November 2023 in one listing and 12 and 13 November 2023 in the article texts.
- Sentence
- No sentence has been reported, as the case is at the stage of being sent forward for trial.
11 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe harassment is alleged to have taken place at Cloneen, Mountrath. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged harassment took place at Cloneen, Mountrath, Co Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe harassment is alleged on dates between July 22 and 25, and between February 15 and July 5, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged harassment occurred on dates between July 22 and 25 of the year of the article. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged harassment also occurred at the same location on dates between February 15 and July 5, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGarda Sergeant Jason Hughes served a Book of Evidence on the accused at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGarda Sergeant Jason Hughes served a Book of Evidence on the defendant at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is further charged with threatening to damage property at Cloneen, Mountrath, between February 15 and July 5. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeHe is charged with threatening to damage property at the same location. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody sent the accused forward to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody sent the man forward to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Nov2023Laois man to face trial for harassment
Reports that Phelan was sent forward for trial at Portlaoise Circuit Court on harassment and threatening-to-damage-property charges at Cloneen, Mountrath, with alleged dates given. The article does not mention the arson or the niece.
accused, William Phelan, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)William Phelan - 10 Nov2023Laois man to face trial for alleged harassment
Reports that a Book of Evidence was served and that Judge Andrew Cody sent the accused forward to the current sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court. The charges match the existing case.
accused, William Phelan, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)William Phelan