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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10342Assault and violent disorder · Co. Offaly · 4 Aug 2024

Man (57) sent for trial over alleged assault and violent disorder in Banagher

Patrick Hayes, a 57-year-old man, is alleged to have assaulted a woman and engaged in violent disorder on Main Street, Banagher, on August 4, 2024. He was charged with assault and violent disorder, and a book of evidence was served on him at Tullamore District Court, where he was represented by solicitor Patrick Martin. The DPP consented to him being sent for trial, and he has been sent for trial at Tullamore Circuit Court, where he is on bail. The latest report, updated on March 24, 2026, says he must appear at Tullamore Circuit Court on April 14.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Patrick Hayes (57) is accused of assaulting a woman and engaging in violent disorder.
Where
The incident is alleged to have happened on Main Street, Banagher.
When
  • The incident is alleged to have happened on August 4, 2024.
  • The case was first reported on March 13, 2026, and the report was updated on March 24, 2026.
Other details
  • The victim is a woman.
  • He was represented at the District Court by solicitor Patrick Martin.
  • He is on bail.
Charges
He faces charges of assault and violent disorder.
Investigation
A book of evidence was served on him by Garda Stacey O'Brien at Tullamore District Court.
In court
  • The DPP consented to him being sent to the Circuit Court sitting on April 14 on the two charges, as Garda Stacey O'Brien told Judge Andrew Cody.
  • He has been sent for trial at Tullamore Circuit Court.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPatrick Hayes is accused of assaulting a woman and engaging in violent disorder. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident is alleged to have happened on Main Street, Banagher. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident is alleged to have happened on August 4, 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe faces charges of assault and violent disorder. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe has been sent for trial at Tullamore Circuit Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to him being sent to the Circuit Court sitting on April 14 on the two charges. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe is on bail. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on him at Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHe was represented at the District Court by a solicitor, Patrick Martin. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Mar2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Sent for trial accused of assaulting woman in Offaly

    Reports that the DPP consented to the case going to the Circuit Court sitting on April 14, and that Mr Hayes is on bail after a book of evidence was served at Tullamore District Court. No existing case in the list matches this incident.

    accused, Patrick Hayes, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Hayesvictim, female