Ireland Askeaton man convicted of assault on neighbour, Limerick
On 16 May 2024, Henry Blackwell, a 44-year-old man, had an altercation with his neighbour Ciara McCarthy, a woman, near the entrance to the housing estate where they live in Askeaton, County Limerick. Gardaí responded to a 999 call from a passer-by who witnessed it. At a contested hearing at Kilmallock District Court, Blackwell was convicted of assault, and a criminal damage charge was dismissed. The judge expressed grave concerns about his temper, and the matter was put back to April 24 to prepare a probation report.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted28 Jan
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- Other details
- The victim is Ciara McCarthy, a woman of Lismakeera, Askeaton, and the suspect is Henry Blackwell, a 44-year-old man of Lismakeera, Askeaton.
- Blackwell has 28 previous convictions, 27 of which are for road traffic matters.
- Where
- The altercation happened near the entrance to the housing estate where the parties live in Askeaton, County Limerick.
- When
- The incident took place on 16 May 2024.
- Investigation
- Gardaí responded to a 999 call from a passer-by who witnessed the altercation.
- What happened
- Ms McCarthy said she was grabbed by the throat and her phone was thrown.
- The prosecution said Blackwell threw Ms McCarthy to the ground and that his actions were disproportionate.
- Charges
- Blackwell faced one charge of assault and one charge of criminal damage.
- In court
- The criminal damage charge was dismissed because there was no evidence of how or when the phone was damaged.
- Blackwell was convicted of assault at Kilmallock District Court after his solicitor confirmed he would not give evidence.
- The judge said she had grave concerns about Blackwell's temper because it is the second time he has been convicted of assault.
- The matter was put back to April 24 to prepare a probation report.
10 statements extracted from the articles
- whatThe prosecution said Blackwell threw Ms McCarthy to the ground and that his actions were disproportionate. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatCiara McCarthy said she was grabbed by the throat and her phone was thrown. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe altercation happened near the entrance to the housing estate where the parties live in Askeaton. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenGardaí responded to a 999 call on 16 May 2024. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeBlackwell faced one charge of assault and one charge of criminal damage. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe criminal damage charge was dismissed because there was no evidence of how or when the phone was damaged. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtBlackwell was formally convicted of assault after his solicitor confirmed he would not give evidence. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherBlackwell has 28 previous convictions, 27 of which are for road traffic matters. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe judge said she had grave concerns about Blackwell's temper because it is the second time he has been convicted of assault. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherThe matter was put back to April 24 to prepare a probation report. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 28 Jan2026Judge expresses 'grave concerns' about Limerick man's temper following assault conviction
Court report of a contested hearing at Kilmallock District Court. The accused was convicted of assault, the criminal damage charge was dismissed, and the judge expressed concern about his temper. No existing case matches this incident.
convicted, Henry Blackwell, 44, male, namedHenry Blackwellvictim, Ciara McCarthy, female, irish (judged from name)Ciara McCarthy