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04 Mar 2026

Woman 'kicked, hit and had hair pulled' at Kildare's What's The Craic Festival - court claim

'She suffered a collar bone injury'

Woman 'kicked, hit and had hair pulled' at Kildare's What's The Craic Festival - court claim

Naas Courthouse

A woman who allegedly assaulted another woman at a Kildare music event has appeared at Naas District Court.

It was alleged that the injured party sustained a collar bone injury and sought medical attention following the incident, which reportedly occurred at North Kildare Rugby Club, between Kilcock and Maynooth.

The venue was hosting the What’s The Craic Festival last summer.

The 34 year old female from Kilcock is charged with assault causing harm on May 21, 2025.

Sgt Mary Meade said the allegation is that the injured party was hit with a shoulder, kicked and had her hair pulled. Sgt Meade also claimed she was hit in the face and suffered a collar bone injury.

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Solicitor David Powderly said the case is being “fully contested.”

Judge Desmond Zaidan adjourned it to March 27.

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