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Case No. 23222Threatening and abusive behaviour · Co. Laois · 6 Apr 2025

Man claims he is not the accused at Portlaoise court

Martin Cahill, 54, of Orchard, Timahoe, appeared at Portlaoise District Court on 12 October 2026 accused of threatening and abusive behaviour at Market Square, Portlaoise, on 6 April 2025. He claimed he was not the person named in the summons, produced his birth certificate, and the case was adjourned to 17 November 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court12 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatMartin Cahill, 54, of Orchard, Timahoe, appeared at Portlaoise District Court accused of threatening and abusive behaviour. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe accused told the judge he was not the person named in the summons and was not at the scene. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe accused produced his birth certificate to the judge. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe accused said the summons was served to his ex-wife who then passed it to someone to give to him. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Market Square, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence occurred on 6 April 2025. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Gubbins adjourned the matter to allow Gardaí to confirm they had the right man. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant Jason Hughes confirmed the investigating Garda was satisfied the summons was served on the correct man. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Gubbins assigned legal aid and Solicitor Brian Duffy to the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to Portlaoise District Court on 17 November 2026 for hearing. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Oct2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man insists he isn’t the accused at Portlaoise court

    The accused claims he is not the person named in the summons; Garda Sergeant Jason Hughes confirmed the summons was served on the correct man; case adjourned to 17 November 2026 for hearing with legal aid assigned.

    accused, Martin Cahill, 54, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin Cahill