Saturday 31 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 20263Assault causing harm; theft · Co. Laois

Woman further charged with theft after alleged gym assault in Portlaoise

Amy Williamson, a 42-year-old woman with an address in Carlow, has been charged with assault causing harm at Ben Dunne Gym, Lismard Business Park, Portlaoise, on November 14 of the previous year. At a sitting of Portlaoise District Court, reported on 19 July 2023, she was further charged with theft at the same gym on the same date. Her solicitor, Michael Byrne, asked to come off record, and Josephine Fitzpatrick was assigned legal aid in the case. Judge Andrew Cody remanded her on continuing bail until September 28.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court20 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Amy Williamson, a 42-year-old woman, is charged with assault causing harm at Ben Dunne Gym in Portlaoise.
Where
The alleged assault took place at Ben Dunne Gym, Lismard Business Park, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
When
The alleged offences took place on November 14 of the previous year, per the report published in July 2023.
Other details
  • Williamson's address is given as 14 The Green, Chaplestown Gate, Tullow Road, Carlow.
  • Solicitor Michael Byrne said the defendant had asked him to come off record.
  • Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick was assigned legal aid in the case.
Charges
Williamson was further charged with theft at Ben Dunne Gym in Portlaoise on the same date.
In court
  • The further theft charge was brought at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court, reported on 19 July 2023.
  • Judge Andrew Cody remanded the defendant on continuing bail until September 28.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAmy Williamson, 42, is charged with assault causing harm at Ben Dunne Gym in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault happened at Ben Dunne Gym, Lismard Business Park, Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe alleged offences happened on November 14 of the previous year. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • chargeThe defendant was further charged with theft at Ben Dunne Gym in Portlaoise. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe further charge was brought at a sitting of Portlaoise District Court. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtJudge Andrew Cody remanded the defendant on continuing bail until September 28. (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherThe defendant asked her solicitor to come off record, and a new solicitor was assigned legal aid. (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 20 Jul2023
    In courtleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    New charge for woman accused of assault at Portlaoise gym

    Reports a further theft charge added at Portlaoise District Court, alongside the assault charge, and the remand on continuing bail until September 28. Also reports that the solicitor came off record and legal aid was assigned.

    accused, Amy Williamson, 42, female, named, irish (judged from name)Amy Williamson