Ireland Roscrea man convicted of assault after row with neighbours
Adam Baran of Roscrea was convicted of common assault after a row with neighbours over plastic bollards used to protect cars at Copperbeech View, Roscrea, County Tipperary, on 1 October 2021. Margaret Seacy testified that Baran came out of his house and pushed her on the shoulder, and that he had been intoxicated that day. Baran pleaded not guilty to common assault and to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour at Nenagh District Court. Judge Elxiabeth MacGrath convicted him of common assault and dismissed the threatening behaviour charge in July 2023. Sentencing was adjourned to 27 July for a victim personal statement.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted17 Jul
2 reports - Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Adam Baran of 16 Copperbeech View, Roscrea, was convicted of common assault after a row with neighbours over plastic bollards used to protect cars.
- Margaret Seacy testified that Adam Baran came out of his house and pushed her on the shoulder, and that he had been intoxicated that day.
- Where
- The incident took place at Copperbeech View, Roscrea, County Tipperary.
- When
- The incident occurred on 1 October 2021.
- Cause
- The row centred on the neighbours' use of plastic bollards and two-foot cones to protect their cars after one had been damaged.
- Other details
- Neighbour Ann Hickey witnessed Adam Baran removing the bollards and rang Margaret Seacy.
- Investigation
- Margaret Seacy and her partner James Collins went to Roscrea Garda Station and made a statement.
- Charges
- Adam Baran pleaded not guilty to common assault and to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour.
- In court
- Judge Elxiabeth MacGrath at Nenagh District Court convicted Adam Baran of common assault and dismissed the threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour charge.
- The case was adjourned to 27 July 2023 for a victim personal statement.
19 statements extracted from the articles
- whatAdam Baran pleaded not guilty to common assault and to threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour at Copperbeech View, Roscrea, on 1 October 2021. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatMargaret Seacy said Mr Baran came out of his house and pushed her on the shoulder. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatMs Seacy stated that Mr Baran had been intoxicated that day. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatMs Seacy had made a past complaint to Respond Housing about Mr Baran playing loud music. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatMs Seacy had CCTV at her house but had not given it to the gardaí as it was not working at the time. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatNeighbour Ann Hickey witnessed Mr Baran removing the bollards and rang Ms Seacy. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatRichard Gilsen said Mr Baran had come to his house to tell him about the allegations and that he was not aware Mr Baran had drink taken. (tipperarylive.ie)
- whatMargaret Seacy testified that Mr Baran pushed her on the shoulder. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whereThe altercation took place in Roscrea. (offalyexpress.ie)
- whenThe charges relate to October 1, 2021. (offalyexpress.ie)
- causeMs Seacy had been putting two-foot cones out after one of the cars had been damaged, and Mr Baran had complained they were blocking the view from his window. (tipperarylive.ie)
- causeThe row was over the neighbours' use of plastic bollards to protect their cars. (offalyexpress.ie)
- investigationMs Seacy and Mr Collins went to Roscrea Garda Station and made a statement. (offalyexpress.ie)
- chargeAdam Baran pleaded not guilty to common assault. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe case was adjourned to 27 July for a victim personal statement. (tipperarylive.ie, offalyexpress.ie)
- courtMr Baran denied pulling a cone from Mr Collins's hand and denied hitting Ms Seacy. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge convicted Mr Baran of common assault and dismissed the threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour charge. (offalyexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Elxiabeth MacGrath convicted Mr Baran at Nenagh District Court. (offalyexpress.ie)
- otherMargaret Seacy said Mr Baran had been intoxicated that day. (offalyexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Jul2023Roscrea man found guilty of assault after row with neighbours
Reports the court conviction for common assault and dismissal of the threatening behaviour charge. Sentencing was adjourned to 27 July for a victim personal statement. The charge date is given as October 1, 2021.
convicted, Adam Baran, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Adam Baranvictim, Margaret Seacy, female, irish (judged from name)Margaret Seacy - 17 Jul2023Tipperary man found guilty of assault following row with neighbours over traffic cones
Full trial details including witness testimony from Margaret Seacy, Ann Hickey, Garda Kieran Young and Richard Gilsen; the judge's reasoning for dismissing the threatening behaviour charge; and the adjournment to 27 July for a victim personal statement.
victim, Margaret Seacy, female, irish (judged from name)Margaret Seacyvictim, James Collins, male, irish (judged from name)James Collinsconvicted, Adam Baran, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Adam Baran