Ireland Case No. 13784Assault causing harm and violent disorder · Co. Kilkenny · 15 Sep 2024
Three Kilkenny women sent forward for trial over Hebron Road incident
Three women, Demi Donovan, Ellen Donovan and Nora Jackman, have been charged over an alleged incident on 15 September 2024 at Hebron Road, Kilkenny, in which two women were allegedly injured. The charges, which are allegations, were adjourned for books of evidence after a district court judge refused jurisdiction earlier in 2025. All three were then sent forward for trial to Kilkenny Circuit Court, where they were released on continuing bail with conditions, as reported on 9 May 2025.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court9 May
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- Where
- The alleged incident took place at Hebron Road, Kilkenny.
- When
- The incident is alleged to have occurred on 15 September 2024.
- What happened
- One woman allegedly suffered bruising to her hand from a kick.
- Another woman was taken to hospital by ambulance with abrasions to her head and the side of her body.
- Other details
- Four young children were present when the alleged incident occurred.
- Investigation
- Footage of the incident was recorded and shared to social media.
- Charges
- Demi Donovan is charged with assault causing harm, violent disorder and criminal damage.
- Ellen Donovan is charged with assault causing harm, violent disorder and making threats to kill or cause serious harm.
- Nora Jackman is charged with assault causing harm and violent disorder.
- In court
- The charges were adjourned for books of evidence to be prepared after a district court judge refused jurisdiction earlier in 2025.
- The books of evidence were presented to the defendants.
- All three defendants were sent forward for trial to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court.
- The three women were released on continuing bail with conditions.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatOne injured woman suffered bruising to her hand from an alleged kick. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whatAnother woman was taken to hospital by ambulance with abrasions to her head and the side of her body. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whereThe incident is alleged to have taken place at Hebron Road, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- whenThe incident is alleged to have occurred on 15 September 2024. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- investigationFootage of the incident was recorded and shared to social media. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeThree women were charged with assault causing harm and other offences. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeDemi Donovan is charged with assault causing harm, violent disorder and criminal damage. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeEllen Donovan is charged with assault causing harm, violent disorder and making threats to kill or cause serious harm. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- chargeNora Jackman is charged with assault causing harm and violent disorder. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe books of evidence were presented to the defendants. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtAll three defendants were sent forward to the current sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- courtThe three women were released on continuing bail with conditions. (kilkennypeople.ie)
- otherFour young children were present when the alleged incident occurred. (kilkennypeople.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 9 May2025Violent disorder - Three Kilkenny women to face court trial
Names the three accused and their individual charges, describes injuries to two women, says footage was shared to social media, and gives bail conditions.
accused, Demi Donovan, female, named, irish (judged from name)Demi Donovanaccused, Ellen Donovan, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ellen Donovanaccused, Nora Jackman, female, named, irish (judged from name)Nora Jackmanvictim, femalevictim, female