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Case No. 15746Assault causing harm · Co. Kilkenny · 7 Jul 2024

Two men accused of assault causing harm sent forward to Kilkenny Circuit Court

Two men, Timmy O'Reilly and Tommy O'Reilly, are accused of assault causing harm contrary to section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, with the alleged offence dated 7 July 2024 at Hebron Road, Kilkenny. The DPP consented on 17 September to both men being sent forward, and a book of evidence was served on them. At a Kilkenny District Court sitting, Judge Cephas Power gave both defendants alibi warnings and adjourned the case. The latest development is that both matters were sent forward to the Kilkenny Circuit Court sittings on 19 November.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court18 Oct
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Timmy O'Reilly and Tommy O'Reilly are accused of assault causing harm.
Where
The alleged offence took place at Hebron Road, Kilkenny.
When
The alleged offence is dated 7 July 2024.
Charges
Both men are accused of assault causing harm contrary to section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act.
In court
  • The case was adjourned at a sitting of Kilkenny District Court.
  • The DPP's consent to both men being sent forward is dated 17 September.
  • Judge Cephas Power gave alibi warnings to both defendants.
  • Judge Cephas Power sent both matters forward to the next sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court on 19 November.
Investigation
A book of evidence was served on both men.
Other details
  • Timmy O'Reilly is listed in the report as living at 1 St Mary's Avenue, Kilkenny.
  • Tommy O'Reilly is listed in the report as living at Bay 9, Kilbarry Halting Site, Waterford.
  • The report was published by kilkennypeople.ie on 18 October 2024 and is not linked to a separate case about a 20 October 2024 incident on the same road.
9 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged offence took place at Hebron Road, Kilkenny. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offence took place on 7 July 2024. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeBoth men are accused of assault causing harm contrary to section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned at a sitting of Kilkenny District Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe DPP consented to both men being sent forward to the next sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court on 19 November. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe date of the DPP's consent in the matter was 17 September. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Cephas Power gave alibi warnings to both defendants. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtJudge Cephas Power sent both matters forward to the next sittings of Kilkenny Circuit Court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherA book of evidence was served on both men. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 18 Oct2024
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Two men accused of assault have their case sent forward to Kilkenny Circuit Court

    Reports a District Court sitting at which the DPP consented to both men being sent forward to Kilkenny Circuit Court on 19 November, with alibi warnings given by Judge Cephas Power. It does not match existing case 15736, which concerns a different incident on 20 October 2024 on the same road.

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