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Case No. 11771Assault and dangerous driving · Co. Laois · 18 May 2024

Man sentenced for assaulting driver and woman after Portlaoise traffic incident

Paul O’Shea, 40, of Portlaoise pleaded guilty at Portlaoise District Court to assaulting a man and a woman and to dangerous driving in Portlaoise on 18 May 2024. Judge Susan Fay imposed 60 hours of community service in lieu of four months in prison and disqualified him from driving for two years.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced16 Dec
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Key facts

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13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatPaul O’Shea, 40, pleaded guilty to assaulting a man and a woman at Kilminchy Close. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe hit the driver with a closed fist across the face. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatHe struck the woman in the back before leaving. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place in Portlaoise, Co Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe offences took place on 18 May 2024. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • causeHe cut in front of a car, then followed and assaulted the driver. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeHe also pleaded guilty to dangerous driving on the Dublin Road, Portlaoise and at Kilminchy Close. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Susan Fay said it was a very serious incident but that he had engaged well with services and was suitable for community service. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was sentenced to 60 hours of community service in lieu of four months in prison. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceHe was disqualified from driving for two years. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceA three-month prison sentence was imposed and suspended for two years. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the man had 50 previous convictions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherHe brought €500 for each of the victims to court. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Dec2025
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Man assaulted driver after traffic incident in Portlaoise

    Court report on the sentencing of Paul O’Shea for the Portlaoise assault and dangerous driving incident of 18 May 2024. No existing case matches this one.

    convicted, Paul O'Shea, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)Paul O'Sheavictim, malevictim, female