Thursday 29 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. 11757Rape and sexual assault · Co. Laois

Man accused of rape and sexual assault in Laois

A 47-year-old man with a Laois address is accused of raping a woman and sexually assaulting her four times in Laois between 2017 and 2019. He was served a book of evidence at Portlaoise District Court and sent forward to the Central Criminal Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man is accused of rape and sexual assault in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man is accused of raping a woman in Laois between December 1, 2018 and March 20, 2019. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe man faces four counts of sexual assault on a woman in Laois between October 1, 2017 and December 31, 2018. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on the man at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the defendant be sent forward to the current sittings of the Central Criminal Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge issued the standard alibi warning and sent the case forward to the Central Criminal Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe man was remanded on bail on the same conditions as set at Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherLegal aid for two counsel was requested by the solicitor and granted by the judge. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherReporting restrictions are to continue in the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Dec2025
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man accused of rape and sexual assault in Laois

    First report of this case. Adds the charges, the dates range of the alleged offences, the court appearance at Portlaoise District Court, the DPP direction to send the case forward, and the bail and legal aid details. The accused cannot be named for legal reasons.

    accused, 47, malevictim, female