Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 14229Assault · Co. Kildare

Woman tells Kildare court partner choked and beat her

A woman told Naas District Court in County Kildare that her partner, a man, choked and beat her the day before a hearing, a claim reported on 17 March 2025. She also alleged he had slapped her, causing bruising around one eye, and had used her car without her consent. The man did not appear and was not represented. Judge Desmond Zaidan granted a protection order under family law legislation and adjourned the matter to a fuller hearing on September 16, and Gardaí will serve the order on the man at the woman's address.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court17 Mar
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • A woman told the court her partner choked and beat her.
  • The woman alleged the man slapped her, causing bruising around one eye, and that he is very aggressive.
  • The woman alleged the man used her car without her consent.
When
The alleged assault happened the day before the hearing, and no calendar date is given.
Where
The protection order application was heard at Naas District Court in County Kildare.
In court
  • The woman sought a protection order under family law legislation.
  • The man did not appear at the hearing and was not represented.
  • Judge Desmond Zaidan granted a protection order.
  • The matter was adjourned to a fuller hearing on September 16.
Charges
The articles report no criminal charge; the protection order is a family law measure.
Other details
Gardaí will serve the order on the man because he lives at the woman's address.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman said her partner choked and beat her. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe man did not appear at the hearing and was not represented. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman claimed the man was using her car without her consent. (kildarenow.com)
  • whatThe woman claimed the man is very aggressive and had slapped her, causing bruising around an eye. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged assault happened the day before the hearing. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe protection order application was heard at Naas District Court. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe woman sought a protection order under family law legislation. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtJudge Desmond Zaidan granted a protection order. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to a fuller hearing on September 16. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherGardaí will serve the order on the man because he lives at the woman's address. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 17 Mar2025
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Woman tells Kildare court that partner 'choked and beat her'

    First report of a protection order hearing at Naas District Court in which the woman alleged the man choked, beat and slapped her and used her car without consent. The man did not appear. The article gives no date for the alleged assault beyond 'the day before the hearing'.

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