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

Longford woman charged with assault and threatening behaviour at Dublin Road

Claudia Boyle, 27, of Longford, appeared before Longford District Court charged with assaulting Mary Kelly and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour on Dublin Road, Longford, on 18 January 2022. Judge Bernadette Owens adjourned the matter to 9 May 2023, offering the defendant the opportunity to make a €250 donation to Cian's Kennels to avoid a criminal conviction.

  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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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