Ireland Case No. 11464Assault causing harm · Co. Donegal · 31 Jan 2025
Man sent forward for trial over alleged assault in Ballyshannon, Donegal
Stephen Fitzpatrick, a 59-year-old man, was sent forward for trial to Donegal Circuit Court on a charge of assaulting another man and causing him harm at 10 Assaroe View, Ballyshannon, on 31 January 2025. His solicitor's application to reduce his bail signing requirement was granted.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court18 Jan
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports8 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe offence is alleged to have taken place at 10 Assaroe View, Ballyshannon. (donegallive.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence took place on 31 January 2025. (donegallive.ie)
- chargeThe accused is charged with assaulting another man and causing him harm. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe accused appeared before Ballyshannon District Court on Friday, 16 January 2026. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe DPP consented to the accused being sent forward for trial to the Donegal Circuit Court sitting in Letterkenny commencing on 9 June. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe judge issued an alibi warning requiring notice in writing within 14 days. (donegallive.ie)
- courtThe judge granted the application to reduce the accused's signing requirement from four times a week to once a week. (donegallive.ie)
- otherThe judge granted legal aid for a solicitor and one junior counsel. (donegallive.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Jan2026Man sent forward for circuit court trial for alleged assault in Ballyshannon
Reports the accused being sent forward for trial at Ballyshannon District Court on 16 January 2026, with the DPP's consent, a Circuit Court date of 9 June, an alibi warning, a bail change and a grant of legal aid. No existing case matches.
accused, Stephen Fitzpatrick, 59, male, named, irish (judged from name)Stephen Fitzpatrickvictim, male