Ireland Man accused of assaulting two women and other offences in Portarlington
Two women were assaulted at Killnacourt Woods, Portarlington, Laois, on 26 April 2025. Andrew O'Neill, a 33-year-old man, was charged with two counts of assault causing harm and other offences, which are allegations. Reported on 4 and 5 May 2025, he appeared before Portlaoise District Court by video link after being refused bail earlier that week, and his solicitor said bail would be sought in the High Court. Judge Susan Fay adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 15 May, which is the latest development.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court2 May
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Andrew O'Neill, a 33-year-old man, appeared in court accused of assaulting two women in Portarlington.
- Where
- The incident took place at Killnacourt Woods, Portarlington, Laois.
- When
- The incident is reported to have taken place on 26 April 2025.
- Other details
- The two people said to have been assaulted are women.
- The court appearance was reported by Leinster Express on 4 May 2025 and by Offaly Express on 5 May 2025.
- Charges
- He is charged with two counts of assault causing harm.
- He is also charged with obstructing a peace officer, being intoxicated in public and engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour.
- He is also charged with causing €180 damage to a Samsung phone.
- In court
- He had been refused bail earlier in the week before appearing by video link before Portlaoise District Court.
- His solicitor said bail would now be sought in the High Court.
- Judge Susan Fay adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on 15 May.
20 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man appeared in court accused of assaulting two women in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whatAndrew O’Neill is charged with two counts of assault causing harm. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe incident took place at Killnacourt Woods, Portarlington. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on April 26. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on 26 April 2025. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe man is charged with two counts of assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe man is also charged with obstructing a peace officer. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeAndrew O’Neill is also charged with obstructing a peace officer. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeAndrew O’Neill is also charged with being intoxicated in public. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeAndrew O’Neill is also charged with engaging in threatening and abusive behaviour. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeAndrew O’Neill is charged with causing €180 damage to a Samsung phone. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe man appeared before Portlaoise District Court by video link. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe man was refused bail earlier in the week. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtBail is to be sought in the High Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Susan Fay adjourned the matter to Portlaoise District Court on May 15. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtAndrew O’Neill appeared before Portlaoise District Court via video link. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtAndrew O’Neill had earlier been refused bail. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtBail will now be sought in the High Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Susan Fay adjourned the matter back to Portlaoise District Court on 15 May. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherTwo women were assaulted in Portarlington. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 5 May2025Man accused of assaulting two women and other offences in Portarlington
Gives the names, age and charges of the accused and the court details, including refused bail and the adjournment to 15 May. Not matched to an existing case because no listed case covers this 26 April 2025 Portarlington incident.
accused, Andrew O'Neill, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Andrew O'Neillvictim, femalevictim, female - 2 May2025Man accused of assaulting two women in Laois
Court appearance. Accused was charged with two counts of assault causing harm and other offences, refused bail, and bail is to be sought in the High Court. The case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 15 May.
accused, Andrew O'Neill, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Andrew O'Neillvictim, femalevictim, female