Cork woman accused of slapping two neighbours across the head with a hurley

Both men were said to have cuts to their heads, the court heard

The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the matter could be dealt with at Cork District Court. File picture: Larry Cummins

A hurley was used by a 39-year-old woman to slap two men across the head during a neighbourhood dispute, it was alleged at Cork District Court.

Aisling Hayes, of Mount Farran Place, Blackpool, Cork, faces two charges of assault causing harm, production of an article, namely a hurley, and engaging in threatening behaviour.

Sergeant Gearóid Davis said the alleged incident occurred after 10am on August 27, 2025.

“It is alleged that Aisling Hayes of Mount Farran Place, Blackpool left her house and walked to the front of (a neighbouring property). She was on the footpath at Mount Farran Place, Blackpool, and had a hurley in her possession.

“(A neighbour) was walking back to his home when he was confronted by Mrs Hayes. It is alleged that Mrs Hayes strikes the injured party five times to the head and body with the hurley. And that during this, Mrs Hayes uses threatening and abusive words. This was captured on audio/visual CCTV.

“Following this, the dispute went out of view of CCTV and the second injured party arrived at the scene. He entered the dispute and it is alleged that Aisling Hayes then strikes him with the hurley a number of times to the head and body.

“Both injured parties were tended to by paramedics at the scene. They did not go to hospital and required no further medical attention. 

"(First alleged injured party) received a cut to the top of his head. No stitches were required. (Second alleged injured party) had a cut to the top of his head and had bruising marks to both hands,” Sgt Davis said.

The Director of Public Prosecutions directed that the matter could be dealt with at Cork District Court. Judge Mary Dorgan also agreed to accept jurisdiction. Judge Dorgan adjourned the case until May 25.

Frank Buttimer, solicitor, said Mrs Hayes was concerned that the prosecution allegations had been outlined without the account which she would give. 

“I have told her this is not the trial of the case and we will get our story in when the matter comes to trial,” Mr Buttimer said.