Two Wicklow men charged over alleged fight outside Jack White’s Inn

By Darragh McCann, The Wicklow People

Two men have appeared at Arklow District Court accused of involvement in an alleged violent altercation outside Jack White’s Inn in Ballinapark.

Robert Reynolds (33), of 3 The Courts, Burkeen, Co. Wicklow, and Connor Cox (32), of 17 Avonbeg Drive, Friars Hill, Wicklow town, appeared at Arklow District Court charged with violent disorder, with Mr Cox facing an additional charge of criminal damage to a car.

It is alleged that on July 13, 2022, a group of men began fighting outside Jack White’s Inn, Ballinapark, Arklow. According to gardaí, punches were thrown, and Mr Cox allegedly threw the injured party into a car. The incident occurred at 7:25 p.m., after which the suspects left the scene.

The court heard that only Mr Cox and Mr Reynolds have been charged. Counsel for both men, Dermot Hickey, has been granted access to review CCTV footage at Arklow Garda Station.

Gardaí told the court that Mr Cox had been avoiding them.

Judge David Kennedy accepted jurisdiction, meaning the matter will be dealt with in the District Court rather than being sent to the Circuit Court.

Both men are scheduled to appear again at Arklow District Court on December 17, 2025, either to enter a plea or be given a hearing date.