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Case No. 1296Assault causing harm · Co. Dublin · 10 Feb 2022

Woman spared jail for assaulting sister-in-law and neighbour in Dublin

Claire Redmond, 26, a woman from Santry, Dublin, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm after two separate attacks in 2022: in February she kicked and punched her 35-year-old neighbour after passing her on an electric scooter, and in November she attacked her sister-in-law at the Post Office on Ballymun Road. Gardaí obtained CCTV evidence of both incidents. The case was heard at Dublin District Court before Judge Treasa Kelly, who applied the Probation of Offenders Act, sparing Redmond jail and a criminal record. The judge ordered €500 to be given to the sister-in-law and warned Redmond of a much harsher penalty if she appeared in court again. The neighbour, who was 35 at the time, has since passed away.

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  2. Arrestednot reported
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  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced17 Jul
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Key facts

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What happened
  • Claire Redmond, 26, of Forestwood Avenue, Santry, Dublin 9, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to two women in 2022.
  • On 10 February 2022, Redmond passed her 35-year-old neighbour on an electric scooter, called her a tramp, and after the neighbour fell, kicked her in the stomach and head, grabbed her by the hair, and punched her, causing cuts, bleeding and bruising.
  • On 10 November 2022, Redmond attacked her sister-in-law, grabbing her face with her fingernails, punching her, and kneeing her in the face while holding her by the hair, until two staff members dragged her away.
Where
Both incidents took place at the Post Office on Ballymun Road, Dublin.
When
The first incident occurred on 10 February 2022 and the second on 10 November 2022.
Investigation
Gardaí obtained CCTV evidence of both incidents.
In court
The case was heard at Dublin District Court before Judge Treasa Kelly.
Sentence
  • Judge Kelly applied the Probation of Offenders Act, sparing Redmond jail and a criminal record, and ordered €500 brought to court to be given to the sister-in-law.
  • The judge warned Redmond that if she appeared in court again she would face a much harsher penalty.
Other details
  • The neighbour, who was 35 at the time, has since passed away.
  • Redmond had no prior convictions but had been given the benefit of the Probation of Offenders Act the previous year for a public order offence.
  • Redmond had developed drug and alcohol problems, completed a five-month residential treatment course addressing anger management, and had quit alcohol and drugs.
20 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatClaire Redmond, 26, of Forestwood Avenue, Santry, Dublin 9, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to two women in 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRedmond passed her neighbour on an electric scooter and called her a tramp. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRedmond kicked the neighbour in the stomach and head after she fell to the ground. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRedmond grabbed the neighbour by her hair and punched her, causing cuts, bleeding and bruising. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatRedmond grabbed her sister-in-law's face with her fingernails, punched her, and kneed her in the face while holding her by the hair. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatTwo staff members dragged Redmond away to stop the second assault. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whereThe first incident occurred at the Post Office on Ballymun Road. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe first incident took place on 10 February 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whenThe second attack happened on 10 November 2022. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationGardaí obtained CCTV evidence of the incidents. (irishmirror.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Dublin District Court before Judge Treasa Kelly. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge applied the Probation of Offenders Act, sparing Redmond jail and a criminal record. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge ordered €500 brought to court by Redmond to be given to her sister-in-law. (irishmirror.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge warned Redmond that if she appeared in court again she would face a much harsher penalty. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherThe neighbour, who was 35 at the time, has since passed away. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherRedmond had no prior convictions but had been given the benefit of the Probation of Offenders Act the previous year for a public order offence. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherRedmond had developed drug and alcohol problems, including cocaine and tablet abuse. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherRedmond completed a five-month residential treatment course that also addressed anger management. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherRedmond had quit alcohol and drugs. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherRedmond's solicitor was Andrew Broderick. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Jul2025
    Sentencedirishmirror.ie, first report
    E-scooter woman who attacked sister-in-law and neighbour learns fate

    Reports the sentencing of Claire Redmond under the Probation of Offenders Act for two separate assaults in 2022, including details of both incidents, mitigation evidence, and the judge's warning.

    accused, Claire Redmond, 26, female, named, irish (judged from name)Claire Redmondvictim, 35, femalevictim, 25, female