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Case No. 23276Assault causing harm and criminal damage · Co. Laois · 25 Feb 2026

Woman accused of assault and criminal damage in Portarlington

Nakita Grogan, 37, of Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington, Co Laois, appeared at Portlaoise District Court on 6 October 2026 accused of assault causing harm on 26 February 2026 and criminal damage to Christmas lights and a gutter on 25 February 2026. The case was adjourned to 23 November 2026 for DPP directions on the assault charge.

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

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7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatNakita Grogan, 37, of 16 Ballymorris Manor, Portarlington, is accused of assault causing harm and criminal damage to Christmas lights and a gutter. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe two incidents occurred a day apart at different addresses in Ballymorris Manor. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault occurred on 26 February 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged criminal damage occurred on 25 February 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • investigationGarda Sergeant JJ Kirby said he was waiting for directions from the DPP in relation to the alleged assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Gubbins granted legal aid and adjourned the matters to Portlaoise District Court on 23 November 2026 for DPP directions. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defence solicitor said the two incidents were not related. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Oct2026
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Accused of damaging Christmas lights and assault in Laois

    First court appearance; defence solicitor stated the two incidents were unrelated; case adjourned for DPP directions on the assault charge.

    accused, Nakita Grogan, 37, female, named, irish (judged from name)Nakita Grogan