Book of evidence served in Laois pub assault case
Man appears before Portlaoise District Court
A recent sitting of Portlaoise District Court saw a book of evidence served for a 2024 assault case in Laois.
Ethan Neville (20) of Peafield Lodge, Pike of Rushall has been accused of assault causing harm on December 20, 2024 in Tom Delaney’s Bar, Main Street, Mountrath.
Garda Lisa Murray served a book of evidence on the accused at Portlaoise Courthouse.
The accused man had previously indicated a defence of self defence.
Judge Catherine Ryan gave the accused an alibi warning, and remanded him to the next sitting of Portlaoise Circuit Court on June 23, 2026.
Defending solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick requested legal aid for her client, stating that he is an agricultural contract worker. Legal aid was backdated to a February 9 sitting of Portlaoise District Court.