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Case No. 17143Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 30 Jul 2023

Woman accused of assault causing harm at Portlaoise bar

A woman suffered facial wounds and concussion in an alleged assault at Lilly's Bar, Lower Main Street, Portlaoise, Laois, on 30 July 2023, a court was told. Ciara Langford (21) of Morrett, Emo, a woman, is accused of assault causing harm. She appeared before Portlaoise District Court, and the case was reported on 25 May 2024. The article does not say whether she entered a plea. The case was adjourned back to Portlaoise on 10 June.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 May
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • A woman suffered wounds to her face and concussion during an alleged assault in a Portlaoise bar.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said it would be alleged the woman's facial wounds had to be glued shut.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Lilly's Bar, Lower Main Street, Portlaoise, Laois.
When
The alleged assault took place on 30 July 2023.
Other details
  • A medical report was not ready, and the victim indicated that no bones were broken.
  • The injuries would leave permanent scars.
  • Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said the incident was on the serious side.
Charges
Ciara Langford (21) of Morrett, Emo, a woman, is accused of assault causing harm.
In court
  • Ciara Langford appeared before Portlaoise District Court, and the article does not say whether she entered a plea.
  • The article names Judge Andrew Cody as the judge shown the case, while the key facts say the judge would let Judge Nicola Andrews decide whether she would accept jurisdiction.
  • The case was adjourned back to Portlaoise on 10 June.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA woman suffered wounds to her face and concussion during an assault in a Portlaoise bar. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whatThe injured woman had wounds to her face which had to be glued shut and suffered concussion. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place at Lilly's Bar on Lower Main Street, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on July 30, 2023. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeCiara Langford is accused of assault causing harm. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court accused of assault. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe judge said he would let Judge Nicola Andrews decide whether she would accept jurisdiction in the matter. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned back to Portlaoise on June 10. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherA medical report was not ready, and the victim indicated that no bones were broken. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe injuries would leave permanent scars. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 24 May2024
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Court told woman had wounds to face and concussion after Laois bar assault

    First report of the court appearance. It gives the alleged injuries, the bar location and the adjournment date. The article does not say whether the accused has entered a plea.

    accused, Ciara Langford, 21, female, named, irish (judged from name)Ciara Langfordvictim, female