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Case No. 11783Public order offence and assault · Co. Kilkenny · 27 Apr 2025

Three people appear in court over Bishop Birch Place altercation, Kilkenny

Grace Flynn, Daniel Lennon and Hazel O’Mara appeared before Kilkenny District Court charged with public order and assault offences over a physical altercation at Bishop Birch Place. The case was adjourned to February 23, 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court15 Dec
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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  • whatThree people appeared in court following a physical altercation in Kilkenny city. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatIt will be alleged that Daniel Lennon held Grace Flynn by the wrists while she was punched twice in the body by Hazel O’Mara. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Bishop Birch Place. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on April 27, 2025. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe altercation was alleged to have happened at approximately 3:30am. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • investigationCCTV footage obtained by gardaí confirmed the identity of the three individuals involved. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeAll three are charged with using violence towards each other under Section 16 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act, 1994. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeAll three are also charged with assault under Section 2 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, 1997. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtSolicitor Chris Hogan made an application for disclosure on behalf of Grace Flynn. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Geraldine Carthy adjourned the case of all three and they will appear again before Kilkenny District Court on February 23, 2026. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 15 Dec2025
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Three people appear in court after late-night fight in Kilkenny housing estate

    Court appearance of three people charged over the Bishop Birch Place altercation, with the alleged incident details, charges, CCTV identification and adjournment date.

    accused, Grace Flynn, 36, female, named, irish (judged from name)Grace Flynnaccused, Daniel Lennon, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Lennonaccused, Hazel O'Mara, 35, female, named, irish (judged from name)Hazel O'Mara