Ireland Woman accused of being drunk at Laois County Hall appears in court
On June 19, 2026, Anna Bigos, a 51-year-old woman of no fixed abode in Portlaoise, was arrested by gardaí at Laois County Hall, JFL Avenue, Portlaoise, and charged with a public order offence for allegedly being drunk. She appeared before Portlaoise District Court, reported on July 12, 2026, where her solicitor could not represent her because of a solicitors' strike over legal aid. Judge Andrew Cody said the offence was minor, carried no risk of custody, and would proceed without legal representation. The judge remanded her to a hearing on July 28, 2026, where responding gardaí and the accused are to be heard, and an interpreter was ordered to attend.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court12 Jul
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A woman is accused of being drunk at Laois County Hall and charged with a public order offence.
- Where
- The alleged offence took place at Laois County Hall, JFL Avenue, Portlaoise, though the judge's words referred to Laois County Council.
- When
- The accused was arrested by gardaí on June 19, 2026.
- Other details
- The accused is Anna Bigos, a 51-year-old woman of no fixed abode, Portlaoise.
- An interpreter was ordered to be available for the July 28 hearing.
- Charges
- The accused is charged with a public order offence for allegedly being drunk on June 19, 2026.
- In court
- The accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court, and the appearance was reported on July 12, 2026.
- Her solicitor, Josephine Fitzpatrick, could not represent her because of a solicitors' strike over legal aid.
- Judge Andrew Cody said the offence was minor, carried no risk of custody, and would be dealt with without legal representation.
- The accused told the court she regretted a lot and that it would not happen again.
- The judge remanded the accused to a hearing on July 28 to hear from responding gardaí and to hear a response from the accused.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whereThe alleged offence took place at Laois County Hall, JFL Avenue, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- whenThe accused was arrested by gardaí on June 19, 2026. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe accused is charged with a public order offence for allegedly being drunk. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- chargeThe judge stated the accused is charged with being drunk at Laois County Council on June 19. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused appeared before Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtHer solicitor could not represent her because of a solicitors' strike over legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtJudge Andrew Cody said the offence was minor, carried no risk of custody, and would be dealt with without legal representation. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe accused told the court she regretted a lot and it would not happen again. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- courtThe judge remanded the accused to a hearing on July 28 to hear from responding gardaí and to hear a response from the accused. (leinsterexpress.ie)
- otherA Polish interpreter was ordered to be available for the July 28 hearing. (leinsterexpress.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 12 Jul2026Woman arrested for allegedly being drunk at Laois County Hall
First report of this case. Adds the court appearance at Portlaoise District Court, the solicitors' strike that left the accused unrepresented, the remand to July 28, and the Polish interpreter ordered for that date. The article gives the location as Laois County Hall, but the judge's words refer to Laois County Council.
accused, Anna Bigos, 51, female, named, non-irish (judged from name)Anna Bigos