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Case No. 21894Assault; threatening and abusive behaviour · Co. Longford · 18 Jan 2022

Longford woman adjourned over assault and threatening behaviour charge

Claudia Boyle, 27, of Longford was charged with assaulting Mary Kelly and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour on Dublin Road, Longford, on 18 January 2022. The court heard Boyle used foul language before pulling on Kelly's ponytail during an exchange of words. At Longford District Court in March 2023, the judge offered a charity donation in lieu of conviction after Boyle's solicitor raised postnatal depression, ADHD, and two young children as mitigating factors. The matter was adjourned to 9 May 2023 to allow Boyle time to put together the donation.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Claudia Boyle was charged with assaulting Mary Kelly and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour.
Where
The incident occurred on Dublin Road, Longford, near the Gala Filling Station.
When
The incident took place on 18 January 2022.
Cause
An exchange of words in which Boyle used foul language preceded her pulling on Kelly's ponytail.
In court
  • The case was heard at Longford District Court in March 2023.
  • The judge offered a charity donation in lieu of conviction and adjourned the matter to 9 May 2023.
Other details
  • Boyle had five previous convictions, all for public order breaches, the last in Tuam District Court in 2017.
  • Boyle's solicitor raised postnatal depression, ADHD, and two children aged three and 18 months as mitigating circumstances.
  • Boyle is now in employment one day a week.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatClaudia Boyle was charged with assaulting Mary Kelly and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour on Dublin Road, Longford, on 18 January 2022. (longfordleader.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to 9 May 2023 to allow the defendant time to put together the charity donation. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant had five previous convictions all for public order breaches. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe last previous conviction was in Tuam District Court in 2017. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has two children aged three and 18 months. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant was battling postnatal depression at the time of the incident. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant has been diagnosed with ADHD. (longfordleader.ie)
  • otherThe defendant is now in employment one day a week. (longfordleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Mar2023
    In courtlongfordleader.ie, first report
    Longford woman used 'foul language' before pulling on the injured party's ponytail, court hears

    Court hearing at Longford District Court where the defendant's solicitor raised mitigating circumstances including postnatal depression, ADHD, and two young children. Judge offered a charity donation in lieu of conviction and adjourned to 9 May 2023.

    accused, Claudia Boyle, 27, female, named, irish (judged from name)Claudia Boylevictim, Mary Kelly, female, irish (judged from name)Mary Kelly