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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10478Assault and violent disorder · Co. Offaly · 4 Aug 2024

Man accused of assault and violent disorder in Banagher, Offaly

Patrick Hayes, aged 57, is accused of assaulting a woman and engaging in violent disorder on Main Street, Banagher, Co Offaly, on 4 August 2024. The sources do not state his nationality or the woman's age. Hayes appeared before Tullamore District Court, as reported on 19 February 2026. On an application from Sergeant Richard Thornton, he was remanded on continuing bail for service of a book of evidence to 11 March, the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court13 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man is accused of assaulting a woman and engaging in violent disorder.
Where
The alleged offences took place on Main Street, Banagher, Co Offaly.
When
The alleged offences took place on 4 August 2024.
Other details
  • The accused, Patrick Hayes, is listed as being 57 years old and of Portavolla, Banagher.
  • The sources do not state the accused's nationality or the woman's age.
  • The report was published on 19 February 2026 and updated on 13 March 2026.
Charges
The accused is charged with assault and violent disorder offences.
Investigation
Sergeant Richard Thornton made an application to the court in the case.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Tullamore District Court, as reported on 19 February 2026.
  • The accused was remanded on continuing bail for service of a book of evidence to 11 March.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offences took place on Main Street, Banagher. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on August 4, 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with assault and violent disorder offences. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Tullamore District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on continuing bail for service of a book of evidence to March 11 next. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2026
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of violent disorder and assaulting woman in Offaly

    First report of this case. Covers the accused's first court appearance at Tullamore District Court and his remand on continuing bail.

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