Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8490Rape and indecent assault · Co. Laois

Man accused of rape and indecent assault in Laois

A 56-year-old man with an Offaly address is accused of four counts of rape and two counts of indecently assaulting a woman in Laois. The alleged offences took place between September 1, 1987 and September 1, 1988. A book of evidence was served on him at Portlaoise District Court, where Judge Andrew Cody issued an alibi warning and sent the case forward. The latest reported development is that the matter is to be sent forward to the Central Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court23 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • The man is accused of four counts of rape.
  • The man is accused of two counts of indecently assaulting a woman.
Where
The alleged offences took place in Laois.
When
  • The alleged offences took place between September 1, 1987 and September 1, 1988.
  • The exact date of the alleged incidents is not given.
Other details
  • The victim is a woman, and the suspect is a 56-year-old man.
  • The man has an Offaly address and cannot be named for legal reasons.
In court
  • A book of evidence was served on the man, and Garda Lisa Murray said she had served it on him.
  • The man appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court, reported on July 23, 2026.
  • Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes said the matter should be sent forward to the Central Criminal Court.
  • Judge Andrew Cody issued an alibi warning and sent the case forward.
  • There was no application for legal aid.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe man is accused of four counts of rape. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe man is accused of two counts of indecently assaulting a woman. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe offences are alleged to have happened in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place between September 1, 1987 and September 1, 1988. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the man. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Lisa Murray said she had served the book of evidence on the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant Jason Hughes said the matter should be sent forward to the Central Criminal Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody issued an alibi warning and sent the case forward. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThere was no application for legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man has an Offaly address and cannot be named for legal reasons. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Jul2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of rape and indecent assault in Laois

    First report of this case. Adds the charges, the dates alleged, the book of evidence served, and the court appearance at Portlaoise District Court, where the case was sent forward.

    accused, 56, malevictim, female