Man allegedly struck with iron bar at Portarlington pub
It’s alleged a man was struck with an iron bar outside the pub
A court was told CCTV captured the moment a man was allegedly struck with a metal bar outside a Portarlington pub.
Peter Cassidy (45) of 37 St Joseph’s Terrace, Portarlington, is accused of producing an iron bar and assault causing harm at the Railway Bar, Station Road, Portarlington on April 4, 2026.
He appeared before a sitting of Portlaoise District Court where Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby said it was alleged the injured party was having a drink outside the pub at 10pm on the date in question when a van pulled up and a man jumped out and hit him on the leg with an iron bar.
“CCTV evidence allegedly captures it from the Railway Bar,” said Sgt Kirby.
He told the court that the alleged injured party didn’t require medical attention but did suffer bruising to his leg.
Solicitor Josephine Fitzpatrick asked Judge Andrew Gubbins to accept jurisdiction. She said no medical attention was required and it was in her client’s interest that the case remain before the district court.
Judge Gubbins said he would accept jurisdiction in the case. Ms Fitzpatrick then requested disclosure to include any CCTV footage. She told Judge Gubbins that her client was working and she provided a statement of means before requesting legal aid in the matter.
Judge Gubbins ordered disclosure, granted legal aid and adjourned the case back to Portlaoise District Court on November 2, 2026.