Ireland Man (43) accused of assaulting woman in Laois appears in court
A man (43) with a Laois address is accused of assaulting a woman, causing her harm, at a location or address in Laois on 9 February 2026. The sources do not name the accused or the woman, and the man cannot be named for legal reasons. On 6 March 2026 he appeared by video link before Portlaoise District Court, where Judge Susan Fay remanded him in custody to 16 March for DPP directions. A report published on 26 March 2026 said a medical report is to go to the DPP and that the woman had a golf-ball-sized lump on her head or forehead, and it says Judge Catherine Ryan most recently remanded him in custody on consent until 13 April.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court5 Mar
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man (43) with a Laois address is accused of assaulting a woman, causing her harm.
- Where
- The alleged assault took place at a location in Laois, described in one report as an address in Laois.
- When
- The alleged assault took place on 9 February 2026.
- Investigation
- Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said in his view the alleged assault was at the upper end of such incidents.
- A medical report will need to be sent to the DPP.
- Other details
- The court was told the woman had a lump on her forehead, described as approximately the size of a golf ball, after the alleged assault.
- An interpreter was certified for the next court date.
- Charges
- The man is accused of assaulting the woman, with no charge decision reported.
- In court
- On 6 March 2026 the man appeared before Portlaoise District Court via video link.
- Judge Susan Fay remanded the man in custody to appear again on 16 March 2026 for DPP directions.
- DPP directions in the case are awaited, according to solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick.
- Judge Catherine Ryan remanded the man in custody on consent until 13 April, as reported on 26 March 2026.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man (43) with a Laois address is accused of assaulting a woman causing her harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault took place at a location in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault took place at an address in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault took place on 9 February 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the alleged assault was at the upper end of such incidents. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationA medical report will need to be sent to the DPP. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeA man with a Laois address is accused of assaulting the woman. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe man appeared before Portlaoise District Court via video link. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Susan Fay remanded the defendant in custody to appear again on March 16 for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtDPP directions in the case are awaited. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Catherine Ryan remanded the defendant in custody on consent until 13 April. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherA Polish interpreter was certified for the next court date. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherThe court was told the woman had a lump on her forehead after the alleged assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Mar2026Laois court hears woman had golf ball size lump on forehead after alleged assault
Court report of the first appearance: the court was told the woman had a golf ball sized lump on her forehead, a medical report is to go to the DPP, and the defendant was remanded in custody on consent to 13 April.
accused, 43, malevictim, female - 5 Mar2026Man accused of assaulting woman in Laois
Adds the appearance by video link, the Garda Sergeant's view that the alleged assault was at the upper end of such incidents, the custodial remand to March 16 for DPP directions, and the certification of a Polish interpreter. The article does not name the accused or the woman.
accused, 43, malevictim, female