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Case No. 13231Assault on a garda, public intoxication · Co. Kilkenny · 6 Sep 2024

Woman pleads guilty to assaulting garda in Kilkenny

Grace Flynn, 38, of Bishop Birch Place, Kilkenny, pleaded guilty at Kilkenny District Court to being intoxicated in public and assaulting a garda. The judge adjourned the case for a Probation Report to assess whether she is suitable for community service.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court10 Jul
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman was abusive at the scene and was asked by gardaí to leave the area. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatWhile being arrested, the woman started removing her clothes. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whatDuring transport to the garda station, the woman hit a garda in the back of the head. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whereGardaí responded to a report of an intoxicated female at Newpark Close. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • whenThe offences took place on September 6 last. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • chargeThe woman pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public and assaulting a garda. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe solicitor apologised on the woman's behalf in court. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe judge asked for a Probation Report to assess whether the woman is suitable for community service. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to allow the Probation Report to be prepared. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe woman had five previous convictions. (kilkennypeople.ie)
  • otherThe solicitor said the woman contacted the garda station herself to apologise after she sobered up. (kilkennypeople.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 10 Jul2025
    In courtkilkennypeople.ie, first report
    Woman who assaulted Kilkenny garda apologised when she had ‘sobered up’

    Article gives the incident date as 'September 6 last'; the year 2024 is inferred from the 28 February 2025 publication date. Not the same incident as case 11783 (27 April 2025 altercation).

    accused, Grace Flynn, 38, female, named, irish (judged from name)Grace Flynnvictim