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Case No. 9402Assault causing harm · Co. Donegal · 27 Mar 2023

Raphoe man to face Circuit Court trial over assault

Reece Laird, a 35-year-old man of St Eunan's Terrace, Raphoe, County Donegal, has been charged with assaulting a man and causing him harm at The Diamond, Raphoe, on 27 March 2023; these are allegations. A book of evidence was served on him at Letterkenny District Court, after jurisdiction was refused in the District Court at an earlier sitting, and he made no reply. The DPP consented to the case going forward, and he was returned for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, granted bail on his own bond of €150 with nil cash, and given legal aid. The latest reported development, on 26 May 2026, is that the case is set to proceed to trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Reece Laird has been charged with assaulting a man and causing him harm.
Where
The alleged incident took place at The Diamond, Raphoe, County Donegal.
When
The alleged incident took place on 27 March 2023.
Charges
The charge is under section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997.
Other details
  • Laird is 35 years old and of St Eunan's Terrace, Raphoe.
  • Laird made no reply when the book of evidence was served.
  • Laird was granted bail on his own bond of €150, nil cash.
  • Legal aid was granted to Laird, and two legal counsel were assigned.
  • Solicitor Frank Dorrian said the matter is complicated and the injuries are significant.
In court
  • Jurisdiction was refused in the District Court at a previous sitting.
  • A book of evidence was served on Laird at Letterkenny District Court.
  • The DPP consented to Laird being sent forward to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court.
  • The judge made an order returning Laird for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged incident took place at The Diamond, Raphoe, County Donegal. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe alleged incident took place on 27 March 2023. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeLaird has been charged with assaulting a man and causing him harm. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtA book of evidence was served on Laird at Letterkenny District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to Laird being sent forward to the next sitting of Letterkenny Circuit Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe judge made an order returning Laird for trial. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtJurisdiction was refused in the District Court at a previous sitting. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtLaird was granted bail in his own bond of €150, nil cash. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLaird made no reply when the book of evidence was served. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to Laird's solicitor, and two legal counsel were assigned. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the matter is complicated and the injuries are significant. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 May2026
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Raphoe man faces Circuit Court trial over serious assault

    Reports that Laird, of St Eunan's Terrace, Raphoe, was returned for trial at Letterkenny Circuit Court, granted bail and given legal aid. The DPP has consented to the case going forward and the solicitor said the injuries are significant.

    accused, Reece Laird, 35, male, named, irish (judged from name)Reece Lairdvictim, male