Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 19134Assault causing harm · Co. Laois

Man accused of assault causing harm at Portlaoise pub

Stephen Brennan, 33, of Portlaoise, is accused of assault causing harm at Maggie May's pub, Top Square, Portlaoise, on December 3 of the previous year, according to a report published on 19 November 2023. The articles do not name the alleged victim. A garda gave evidence that a book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court. Judge Andrew Cody sent him forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 9, remanding him on bail and granting legal aid for one solicitor and one barrister, which is the latest reported development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man is accused of assault causing harm at Maggie May's pub in Portlaoise.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Maggie May's, Top Square, Portlaoise.
When
The alleged assault took place on December 3 of the previous year, according to a report published on 19 November 2023.
Other details
  • The accused is Stephen Brennan, 33, of Portlaoise.
  • The articles do not name the alleged victim or state the accused's nationality.
Charges
Stephen Brennan is accused of assault causing harm.
In court
  • A garda gave evidence that a book of evidence was served on the accused at Portlaoise District Court.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the accused should be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 9.
  • Judge Andrew Cody sent the accused forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 9.
  • The accused was remanded on bail and granted legal aid for one solicitor and one barrister.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man was accused of assault at Maggie May’s pub in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at Maggie May’s, Top Square, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on December 3 of the previous year. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeStephen Brennan is accused of assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA garda gave evidence of serving the book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court on January 9. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was remanded on bail and granted legal aid for one solicitor and one barrister. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Nov2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of assault at Portlaoise pub

    Court report on the book of evidence being served and the accused being sent forward for trial in Portlaoise Circuit Court; he was granted bail and legal aid. The article gives the incident date only as December 3 last year, with no year stated.

    accused, Stephen Brennan, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Brennan