Ireland Man sent forward for trial over alleged stalking in Laois
Patrick Horan, a 41-year-old man of Graigue, Mountmellick, is accused of putting a woman in fear by stalking her at Eyne, Mountmellick, on 26 April 2024. Garda Lisa Murray served him with a book of evidence at Portlaoise District Court, and the DPP directed that the case be sent forward to Portlaoise Circuit Court. He was remanded on bail, and legal aid for two counsel was granted, with reports published on 3 and 4 September 2024. The latest development is that the trial is listed for Portlaoise Circuit Court on 29 October 2024.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court3 Sep
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Patrick Horan is accused of stalking a woman in Laois by putting her in fear.
- Where
- The alleged stalking took place at Eyne, Mountmellick.
- When
- The alleged offence is dated 26 April 2024.
- Other details
- The accused is a 41-year-old man of Graigue, Mountmellick.
- The accused was on High Court bail subject to conditions in relation to the charge.
- Investigation
- Garda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise District Court.
- Charges
- The accused faces one count of stalking.
- In court
- The DPP directed that the case be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court in October.
- The accused was sent forward for trial to Portlaoise Circuit Court.
- The accused was remanded on bail.
- Legal aid for two counsel was granted.
- The trial is listed for Portlaoise Circuit Court on 29 October.
17 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe accused is charged with stalking a woman in Laois. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged stalking took place at Eyne, Mountmellick. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whereThe alleged offence took place at Eyne, Mountmellick. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence took place on 26 April 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe alleged offence is dated 26 April 2024. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationGarda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on the accused in court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- investigationA garda served a book of evidence on the accused in court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeThe accused faces one count of stalking. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe accused faces one count of stalking in the book of evidence. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused was sent forward for trial to Portlaoise Circuit Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe DPP directed that the case be sent forward to the next sittings of Portlaoise Circuit Court in October. (leinsterexpress.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused was remanded on bail. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtLegal aid for two counsel was granted. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was sent forward for trial to Portlaoise Circuit Court sitting on 29 October. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge remanded the accused on bail. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge granted legal aid for two counsel in the case. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherThe accused was on High Court bail subject to conditions in relation to the charge. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 4 Sep2024Man in the Midlands to go on trial for 'stalking'
Reports that a book of evidence was served on the accused at Portlaoise District Court, that the DPP directed the case be sent forward, that he was remanded on bail, and that legal aid for two counsel was granted.
accused, Patrick Horan, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Horanvictim, female - 3 Sep2024Laois man to go on trial for 'stalking'
Adds that the DPP directed the case be sent forward, that the accused was on High Court bail, that legal aid for two counsel was granted, and that the trial is listed for Portlaoise Circuit Court on 29 October.
accused, Patrick Horan, 41, male, named, irish (judged from name)Patrick Horanvictim, female