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Case No. 15247Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 16 Jun 2024

Teenager accused of assault causing harm in Portlaoise

Luke Gilligan, an 18-year-old man of Rossvale Court, Portlaoise, is charged with assault causing harm over an alleged assault at his address in Portlaoise on June 16, 2024. He first appeared in court in Laois, a case reported by the Leinster Express on December 10, 2024. At that hearing Gardaí sought a further two months, saying the case was complicated, and his solicitor said she would consent. Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on February 10 for directions, which is the latest development.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A teenager appeared in court in Laois accused of assault causing harm.
Where
The alleged assault happened at the accused's address in Portlaoise.
When
The alleged assault took place on June 16, 2024.
Other details
  • The accused is Luke Gilligan, an 18-year-old man of Rossvale Court, Portlaoise.
  • The case was first reported by the Leinster Express on December 10, 2024.
  • This is a different incident from a separate Clondalkin case that has a similar name.
Charges
Luke Gilligan is charged with assault causing harm, an allegation.
In court
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby asked the court for some time for the case.
  • Gardaí sought a further two months, saying the case was complicated.
  • Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick said she would consent to the two months.
  • Judge Andrew Cody adjourned the case to Portlaoise District Court on February 10 for directions.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA teenager appeared in court accused of assault causing harm in Laois. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged incident happened in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on June 16. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused is charged with assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby requested some time for the case. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtGardaí sought a further two months, saying the case was complicated. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtSolicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick said she would consent to the two months. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on February 10 for directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Dec2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Teenager accused of assault causing harm in Laois

    First report of this Portlaoise court case; it is a different incident from existing case 2391 (Clondalkin), despite the shared name.

    accused, Luke Gilligan, 18, male, named, irish (judged from name)Luke Gilligan