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Ireland Crime

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Case No. 17986Assault causing harm · Co. Laois · 2 Jul 2022

Woman sentenced to community service for assault in Rathdowney, Laois

Carrie Orr, 27, of Borris-in-Ossory, Co Laois, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to a woman at O'Malley's on Main Street in Rathdowney on 2 July 2022. Her solicitor said she had engaged with probation services and was deemed suitable for community service. Judge Nicola Andrews at Portlaoise District Court imposed 150 hours of community service in lieu of six months in prison, which is the latest development reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced7 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Carrie Orr pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to a woman.
Where
The assault took place at O'Malley's on Main Street in Rathdowney, Co Laois.
When
The assault occurred on 2 July 2022.
Other details
  • Carrie Orr is 27 years old and of 2 Featherbed Lane, Borris-in-Ossory, Co Laois.
  • The victim is a woman; no other details about her are given.
  • Solicitor Philip Meagher said his client had engaged with probation services and was deemed suitable for community service.
  • Solicitor Philip Meagher said his client would welcome the opportunity to carry out community service.
  • Judge Andrews said, "I hope that that is the last of the matter."
In court
  • The case was heard at Portlaoise District Court.
  • The sentencing was reported on 7 March 2024 in the tracker entry, while the article text gives a publication date of 10 March 2024.
Sentence
Judge Nicola Andrews imposed 150 hours of community service in lieu of six months in prison.
5 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCarrie Orr pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to a woman (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • whenThe assault occurred on 2 July 2022 (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Portlaoise District Court (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Nicola Andrews imposed 150 hours of community service in lieu of six months in prison (leinsterexpress.ie)
  • otherSolicitor Philip Meagher said his client had engaged with probation services and was deemed suitable for community service (leinsterexpress.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 7 Mar2024
    Sentencedleinsterexpress.ie, first report
    Woman given community service for assault

    Reports the sentencing: 150 hours of community service in lieu of six months in prison, imposed by Judge Nicola Andrews at Portlaoise District Court.

    victim, femaleconvicted, Carrie Orr, 27, female, named, irish (judged from name)Carrie Orr