Case No. 11444Criminal damage · Co. Laois · 7 Nov 2022

Man in court over criminal damage to Mountrath house, Laois

John Delaney (33) appeared at Portlaoise District Court, accused of criminal damage to a house and producing a black pipe at Bellview Court, Mountrath, on November 7, 2022. Compensation was handed over, and the case was adjourned to February 12 for finalisation and a victim impact statement.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatJohn Delaney, 33, of Cardtown, Mountrath, appeared in court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident is alleged to have happened at Bellview Court in Mountrath. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe incident is alleged to have happened on November 7, 2022. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is accused of causing criminal damage to a house and producing a black pipe. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on February 12 for finalisation and a victim impact statement. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherCompensation was handed over by the man who damaged the windows of a house in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHis solicitor said he had €250 in court, the remainder of the €1,000 owed. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe man had travelled from Mayo. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe victim was in court and had prepared a victim impact statement. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jan2026
    Man in court for damaging house in Laois

    Court appearance at Portlaoise District Court; part of the compensation (€250 of €1,000 owed) was handed over; case adjourned to February 12 for finalisation and a victim impact statement.

    accused, John Delaney, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Delaneyvictim