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Case No. 27569Assault causing harm; trespassing; possession of a knife with intent to cause harm · Co. Offaly · 11 Nov 2021

Man sent for trial over assault causing harm in Clara, Offaly

Martin O'Connor, a 33-year-old man from Clara, Offaly, was charged with assaulting two men causing them harm, trespassing, and possessing a knife with intent to cause harm. The offences are alleged to have occurred on 11 November 2021 at Church Street, Clara. The Book of Evidence was served on him at Tullamore Circuit Court on 22 March 2022, and he was sent forward for trial to the next sitting of that court on 5 April 2022. His mother is going guarantor for his bail.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court22 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Martin O'Connor, 33, is charged with assaulting two men causing them harm, trespassing, and possessing a knife with intent to cause harm.
Where
  • The incident took place at Church Street, Clara, Offaly.
  • He lives at 11, Armstrong Grove, Clara, Offaly.
When
The offences are alleged to have happened on 11 November 2021.
In court
  • The Book of Evidence was served on him at Tullamore Circuit Court on 22 March 2022.
  • He was sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court on 5 April 2022.
  • Legal aid was assigned with solicitor Donal Farrelly and one counsel appointed.
  • Judge Alec Gabbett advised him that if he intends to call an alibi he must inform the state solicitor within 14 days.
Other details
His mother is going guarantor for his bail.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereHe lives at 11, Armstrong Grove, Clara, Offaly (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Church Street, Clara (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences are alleged to have happened on 11 November 2021 (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with assaulting two men causing them harm (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe is charged with having a knife in his possession with intent to cause harm (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe Book of Evidence was served on him (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtHe can be sent forward to the next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court on 5 April (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtLegal aid was assigned with solicitor Donal Farrelly and one counsel appointed (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Alec Gabbett advised him that if he intends to call an alibi he must inform the state solicitor within 14 days (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherHis mother is going guarantor for his bail (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherIf he fails to show up in court his mother will lose her money (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 22 Mar2022
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Man charged with assault causing harm and trespassing in Offlay town sent forward for trial to Circuit Court

    Book of Evidence served; sent forward for trial to next sitting of Tullamore Circuit Court on 5 April 2022; alibi notice period of 14 days advised by Judge Alec Gabbett; mother is bail guarantor.

    accused, Martin O'Connor, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin O'Connorvictim, malevictim, male