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Carlow man convicted of strangling former partner
Summary
A jury convicted Paul Rowland of intentionally or recklessly strangling his former partner in Carlow. The woman described the lasting impact of the assault in a victim impact statement; Judge Mary Morrissey adjourned sentencing to next May and remanded Rowland in continuing custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Carlow man convicted of strangling former partner. Charges or matters: intentionally or recklessly strangling the woman on January 29, 2025, following a trial at Carlow Circuit Criminal Court earlier this month. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- January 29, 2025 Incident
- January 29 Incident
- 2026-03-06 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: intentionally or recklessly strangling the woman on January 29, 2025, following a trial at Carlow Circuit Criminal Court earlier this month (Proven)
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Judge Mary Morrissey adjourned the case to next May for sentence and remanded Rowland in continuing custody.; Judge Mary Morrissey adjourned the case to next May for sentence and remanded Rowland in continuing custody.
Places mentioned
- Carlow
- Carlow Circuit Criminal Court
- and brought to Carlow Garda Station
- Carlow
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