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Case No. 7572Assault causing harm; violent disorder · Co. Longford · 16 Mar 2022

Three women to stand trial over alleged feud brawl at Penney's, Longford

Three women, Teresa Dinnegan (36), Cindy Duignan (39) and Annalise Power (26), are to stand trial over an alleged brawl on 16 March 2022 inside Penney's at Longford Shopping Centre, Longford town, which the State alleges stemmed from a feud between rival factions. All three were initially charged with assault causing harm, and the case was struck out in December 2022 after delays in obtaining directions from the DPP. The State re-entered the charges nine months later, and on 5 September 2023 the three appeared at Longford District Court, where they were sent forward for trial. The latest development is that they were remanded on bail to Longford District Court on 3 October.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Sep
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Three women are to stand trial over an alleged brawl inside a department store in Longford town.
Where
The incident took place at Penney's, Longford Shopping Centre.
When
The incident took place on 16 March 2022.
Cause
The alleged incident stemmed from an alleged ongoing feud between rival factions in Longford town.
Weapon
One accused was charged with producing a glass-cased candlestick during a dispute.
Charges
  • All three were initially charged with assault causing harm.
  • Two of the accused were charged with assault causing harm and violent disorder.
  • One accused was charged with assault causing harm, violent disorder and producing a knife.
In court
  • The case was struck out in December 2022 after delays in obtaining directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
  • The State re-entered the case nine months later, and all three were sent forward for trial.
  • All three were remanded on bail to Longford District Court on 3 October.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThree women are to stand trial over an alleged brawl inside a department store in Longford town. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at Penney's, Longford Shopping Centre. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on 16 March 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • causeThe alleged incident stemmed from an alleged ongoing feud between rivalling factions in Longford town. (irishmirror.ie)
  • weaponOne accused was also charged with producing a glass-cased candlestick during a dispute. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeAll three were initially charged with assault causing harm. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeTwo of the accused were charged with assault causing harm and violent disorder. (irishmirror.ie)
  • chargeOne accused was charged with assault causing harm, violent disorder and producing a knife. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe State re-entered the case after it had been struck out, and all three were sent forward for trial. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case had been struck out after delays in obtaining directions from the DPP. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtAll three were remanded on bail to Longford District Court on 3 October. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Sep2023
    In courtirishmirror.ie, first report
    Female trio to stand trial over alleged 'feud' brawl inside Penney's store

    Reports that the three accused are to stand trial after the State re-entered charges struck out in December 2022, and that they were remanded on bail to 3 October.

    accused, Teresa Dinnegan, 36, female, named, irish (judged from name)Teresa Dinneganaccused, Cindy Duignan, 39, female, named, irish (judged from name)Cindy Duignanaccused, Annalise Power, 26, female, named, irish (judged from name)Annalise Power