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Case No. 19704Assault · Co. Longford · 22 Oct 2022

Longford man to stand trial over alleged pub assault

John Keenan, a 30-year-old man of Palace Crescent, Longford, is alleged to have assaulted Patrick Lowrey at Peter Clarke's Pub on Dublin Street, Longford, on 22 October 2022. A garda served him with the Book of Evidence on the morning of his court sitting. At Longford court on 27 September 2023, the DPP sought to have the matter returned for trial at the next sitting of Longford Circuit Criminal Court, Mr Keenan was remanded on his own bond of €250 and granted legal aid, and Judge Owens issued an alibi warning requiring notice to the prosecution within 14 days. The latest development is that the case is to be returned for trial at the next sitting of Longford Circuit Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
John Keenan, a man aged 30, faces a charge of assaulting Patrick Lowrey.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Peter Clarke's Pub on Dublin Street, Longford.
When
The alleged assault took place on 22 October 2022.
Charges
The accused is charged with assaulting Patrick Lowrey at the pub.
Investigation
A garda gave evidence of serving the Book of Evidence on the accused on the morning of the court sitting.
In court
  • The case is reported as heard at Longford Circuit Court, reported on 27 September 2023.
  • Sergeant Conor McShane said the DPP sought to have the matter returned for trial at the next sitting of Longford Circuit Criminal Court.
  • The accused was remanded on his own bond of €250 and granted legal aid, with his solicitor named as Bríd Mimnagh and one counsel.
  • Judge Owens issued an alibi warning requiring notice to the prosecution within 14 days.
Other details
The accused is listed as living at 37 Palace Crescent, Longford.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged assault happened at Peter Clarke's Pub on Dublin Street, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault happened on 22 October 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • investigationA garda gave evidence of serving the Book of Evidence on the accused on the morning of the court sitting. (longfordleader.ie)
  • chargeThe accused faces a charge of assaulting Patrick Lowrey. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe case will be heard in Longford Circuit Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe DPP sought to have the matter returned for trial at the next sitting of Longford Circuit Criminal Court. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on his own bond of €250. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe accused was granted legal aid. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued an alibi warning requiring notice to the prosecution within 14 days. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe accused is listed as living at 37 Palace Crescent, Longford. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Sep2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford man to stand trial over alleged pub assault

    Reports that the DPP is seeking to have the matter returned for trial at the next sitting of Longford Circuit Criminal Court, that the accused was remanded on bond, and that an alibi warning was issued.

    accused, John Keenan, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Keenanvictim, Patrick Lowrey, irish (judged from name)Patrick Lowrey