Ireland Woman refused bail over alleged knife assault in Clondalkin, Dublin
A man in his 50s, identified as Derek Denton, was left in critical condition at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown, after an alleged knife assault on Lealand Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, at around 8am on Saturday 21 February 2026. Samantha Courtney, 39, was arrested and charged with assault causing harm and producing a knife to stab her partner. She appeared at Blanchardstown District Court on 23 February, made no reply when charged, and was refused bail. She is due to appear by video link at the same court on 2 March 2026.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested21 Feb
3 reports - Charged21 Feb
3 reports - In court23 Feb
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 50s was allegedly assaulted with a knife outside his partner's home.
- Where
- The incident occurred on Lealand Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.
- When
- The incident took place at approximately 8:00am on Saturday 21 February 2026.
- Weapon
- A knife was allegedly used in the assault.
- Investigation
- Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the area of Lealand Road between 7:30am and 8:30am.
- Charges
- Samantha Courtney, 39, was charged with assault causing harm and producing a knife to stab her partner.
- In court
- She appeared at Blanchardstown District Court on 23 February 2026, made no reply when charged, and was refused bail.
- She is due to appear by video link at Blanchardstown District Court on 2 March 2026 at 10:30am.
- Other details
- The victim, Derek Denton, is in critical condition at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown.
- The woman was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Dublin garda station.
49 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 50s is being treated at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown. (garda.ie)
- whatThe man's condition is described as critical. (garda.ie)
- whatA woman in her 30s has been arrested and is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s is in critical condition in hospital after an alleged assault. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA woman in her 30s was arrested in connection with the incident. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA man in his 50s is in critical condition at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe man was taken to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown. (rte.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s is in critical condition in hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA woman in her 30s has been arrested. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault occurred at Lealand Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (garda.ie)
- whereThe incident occurred on Lealand Road, Clondalkin, Dublin. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe man was taken to Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown. (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe incident took place on Lealand Road in Clondalkin. (rte.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault took place in Clondalkin in Dublin. (rte.ie)
- whereThe alleged assault occurred on Lealand Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe man is being treated at James Connolly Memorial Hospital, Blanchardstown. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe incident took place on Saturday 21 February 2026 at approximately 8:00am. (garda.ie)
- whenThe assault took place at about 8am on Saturday morning. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe incident took place at around 8am yesterday. (rte.ie)
- whenThe incident took place at around 8am on Saturday 21 February 2026. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault happened on Saturday 21 February. (rte.ie)
- weaponShe is accused of producing a knife to stab her partner. (rte.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses who were in the area of Lealand Road between 7:30am and 8:30am. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí can be contacted at Clondalkin Street Garda Station on 01 666 7600. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe arrested woman is being held under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Dublin garda station. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the area of Lealand Road between 7:30am and 8:30am. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses to contact them. (rte.ie)
- investigationAnyone in the area of Lealand Road between 7.30am and 8.30am with information or dash cam footage is asked to contact investigating gardaí. (rte.ie)
- investigationA woman in her 30s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from anyone in the area of Lealand Road between 7:30am and 8:30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí cited CCTV footage of the alleged incident and witness evidence when objecting to bail. (rte.ie)
- investigationThe woman is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage from the area between 7:30am and 8:30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe woman arrested in connection with the investigation has been charged. (garda.ie)
- chargeA woman in her 30s has been charged in connection with the alleged assault. (rte.ie)
- chargeThe woman is accused of assault causing harm and of producing a knife to stab her partner. (rte.ie)
- courtShe is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on Monday 23 February 2026 at 10.30am. (garda.ie)
- courtThe woman is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court the following day. (rte.ie)
- courtThe woman is due to appear before Blanchardstown District Court on Monday 23 February 2026 at 10.30am. (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe woman appeared in court in Blanchardstown, Co Dublin. (rte.ie)
- courtThe woman made no reply when charged. (rte.ie)
- courtThe judge refused bail, citing the seriousness of the charges and the risk she might not attend court. (rte.ie)
- courtThe woman will appear by video link at Blanchardstown District Court on Monday 2 March at 10.30am. (rte.ie)
- otherThe man in his 50s is in critical condition in hospital. (rte.ie)
- otherThe man was taken to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. (rte.ie)
- otherThe woman was being detained at a garda station in the Dublin region. (rte.ie)
- otherThe man's condition has been described as critical. (rte.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 23 Feb2026Man fighting for life in hospital as woman, 30s, is arrested
Initial Gardaí appeal for witnesses following the alleged assault; victim in critical condition, suspect detained under Section 4.
victim, 50s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 23 Feb2026Woman accused of producing knife to stab child's father
Court appearance in Blanchardstown: the accused, Samantha Courtney, made no reply when charged and was refused bail. Bail was refused, and she will appear by video link at Blanchardstown District Court on 2 March.
accused, Samantha Courtney, 39, female, named, irish (judged from name)Samantha Courtneyvictim, Derek Denton, 50s, maleDerek Denton - 22 Feb2026Woman due in court as man fighting for his life in hospital following assault
Confirms the woman has been charged and provides court details: Blanchardstown District Court, Monday 23 February 2026 at 10.30am. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the area between 7:30am and 8:30am.
victim, 50s, maleaccused, 30s, female - 22 Feb2026Woman charged over alleged assault in Dublin
Adds that the woman was charged, is due before Blanchardstown District Court, and that gardaí are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage. Gives the location as Lealand Road rather than Bawnogue, and does not name the people involved.
victim, 50s, maleaccused, 30s, female - 21 Feb2026Woman arrested after man critically injured in alleged assault in Clondalkin
Initial Garda statement confirming the arrest of a woman in her 30s, the victim's critical condition at Connolly Memorial Hospital, and a public appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage from Lealand Road between 7:30am and 8:30am.
victim, 50s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 21 Feb2026Witness Appeal – Serious Assault, Clondalkin, Dublin 22, 21st February 2026
Garda witness appeal specifying the time window (7:30am–8:30am) for potential witnesses and providing contact details for Clondalkin Street Garda Station.
victim, 50s, malesuspect, 30s, female - 21 Feb2026Court Appearance: Serious Assault – Clondalkin, Dublin 22, 21st February 2026
Confirms the woman has been charged and provides her court appearance date and time at Blanchardstown District Court.
suspect, female