Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

Every case followed from the first report to the sentence, or to where the reporting stopped.

Case No. 12383Sexual assault · Co. Offaly

Tullamore Circuit Court trial of 64-year-old man paused as juror feels unwell

A 64-year-old man is on trial at Tullamore Circuit Court for allegedly sexually assaulting a female juvenile between 2018 and 2019. The trial was suspended until the next morning after a juror felt unwell during opening remarks.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court16 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 64-year-old man is on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a female juvenile. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whatThe alleged victim was aged between eight and nine at the time of the alleged assaults. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences took place on dates unknown between 28 April 2018 and 3 July 2019. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe accused pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexually assaulting the female. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused was arraigned before Judge Sinead McMullan. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtA jury of three women and nine men was sworn in. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe trial, which had just begun, was suspended until the next day after a juror felt unwell. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge decided to resume the trial the next morning. (offalyexpress.ie)
  • otherThe accused is represented by Colm Smyth, SC, and Aislinn Finnegan, BL. (offalyexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 16 Oct2025
    In courtoffalyexpress.ie, first report
    Tullamore trial paused as juror feels unwell

    Reports the start of the trial at Tullamore Circuit Court on 16 October 2025, the accused's not guilty plea to two counts, the jury empanelled, and the suspension of proceedings until the next morning.

    accused, 64, malevictim, 8-9, female