Ireland 33-year-old Limerick man jailed for assault and other offences
A 33-year-old man from Limerick admitted punching his mother in the face, smashing the front window of his partner's home, stealing alcohol and other items from supermarkets valued at €236, and possessing cocaine and crack cocaine on two occasions when searched by gardaí. The incident date is not given in the sources. The case was heard at Limerick District Court, where some charges involved breaches of orders under the Domestic Violence Act and the man cannot be named. On 2 May 2026, Judge Catherine Ryan sentenced him to 11 months in jail on the assault and criminal damage charges, with other sentences running concurrently, and set €300 cash recognisances for an appeal.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Verdictnot reported
- Sentenced2 May
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- The man admitted punching his mother in the face with his fist and causing criminal damage in her home.
- The man admitted smashing the front window of his partner's home.
- The man admitted stealing whiskey, vodka, and alcohol and other items from supermarkets valued at €236.
- The man admitted possession of cocaine and crack cocaine on two occasions when searched by gardaí, valued at €50.
- Where
- The case is linked to County Limerick and involved his mother's home, his partner's home and supermarkets.
- When
- The incident date is not stated in the sources.
- Charges
- Some charges before the court involved breaches of orders made under the Domestic Violence Act.
- In court
- The case was heard at Limerick District Court before Judge Catherine Ryan.
- Recognisances for an appeal were set at €300 cash lodgement.
- Sentence
- Judge Catherine Ryan sentenced the man to 11 months in jail on the assault and criminal damage charges, with other sentences running concurrently.
- Other details
- The man has a history of addiction problems and 17 previous convictions.
- Several offences were committed while the man was on bail.
- His solicitor, Tom Kiely, said the man is ashamed of himself and apologises to his mother and partner.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe man admitted striking his mother in the face with his fist. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe man admitted smashing the front window in his partner's home. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe man admitted stealing whiskey and vodka. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe man admitted stealing alcohol and other items from supermarkets valued at €236. (limerickpost.ie)
- whatThe man admitted possession of cocaine and crack cocaine on two occasions when searched by gardaí. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe case was heard at Limerick District Court. (limerickpost.ie)
- courtThe judge set recognisances for an appeal at €300 cash lodgement. (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceJudge Catherine Ryan sentenced the man to 11 months in jail on the assault and criminal damage charges. (limerickpost.ie)
- sentenceOther sentences were handed down to run concurrently with the 11 months. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe man has a history of addiction problems. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherThe man had 17 previous convictions. (limerickpost.ie)
- otherSeveral offences were committed while the man was on bail. (limerickpost.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 2 May202633-year-old had choice of jail or death, court heard
Court report on the sentencing. Adds the admitted offences, the 11-month sentence, the 17 previous convictions, the offences committed on bail, and the recognisance set for an appeal.
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