Ballinasloe man charged with assault causing death of wife Sharon Naughton
Sharon Naughton, in her 50s, died at Portiuncula Hospital after being allegedly assaulted at her home in Loughbaun, Ballinasloe, Co Galway, on Monday 9 December 2024. Her husband Owen Naughton was charged with assaulting her and causing her harm at Ballinasloe District Court on Thursday 12 December 2024 and was remanded in custody.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrested9 Dec
2 reports - Charged9 Dec
2 reports - In court9 Dec
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
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- whatA man in his 50s was arrested by Gardaí on 11 December 2024 (garda.ie)
- whatThe female in her 50s passed away from her injuries on 12 December 2024. (garda.ie)
- whatA woman in her 50s received serious injuries in the assault. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s was arrested in connection with the assault. (garda.ie)
- whatA woman in her 50s was discovered with serious injuries at the property (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThe woman remains in critical condition (irishmirror.ie)
- whereShe was receiving medical treatment at Portiuncula University Hospital. (garda.ie)
- whereThe assault took place at a residence in Ballinasloe, Co Galway. (garda.ie)
- whereThe injured woman was taken to Portiuncula University Hospital. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe assault occurred on Monday evening, 9 December 2024, at approximately 7:00pm. (garda.ie)
- whenGardaí were alerted to an assault at a residence in Ballinasloe at approximately 7pm on Monday 9 December 2024 (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault took place in the victim's home on Monday night. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationThe local coroner has been notified of the death. (garda.ie)
- investigationA post mortem examination will take place in due course. (garda.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the incident are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationThe man is detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984, at a Garda station in the county. (garda.ie)
- investigationInvestigations into the assault are ongoing. (garda.ie)
- investigationA man in his 50s was arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act at a Garda station in the county (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe man can be questioned for up to 24 hours (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationInvestigations are ongoing (irishmirror.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged with a serious assault (garda.ie)
- chargeOwen Naughton was formally charged with assaulting his wife and causing her harm at Ballinasloe District Court on Thursday night. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe man is due to appear before Ballinasloe District Court on 12 December 2024 (garda.ie)
- courtA male in his 50s appeared before Ballinasloe District Court on 12 December 2024. (garda.ie)
- courtThe accused made no reply when charged. (irishtimes.com)
- courtGardaí objected to bail on the grounds of the seriousness of the charge. (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge Deirdre Geraghty refused bail and remanded the accused in custody. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe woman remains in critical condition in hospital. (garda.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Dec2024Galway woman (50s) who died in hospital following alleged assault named locally
Names the victim and suspect, confirms the charge of assault causing harm, and reports the bail refusal at Ballinasloe District Court.
victim, Sharon Naughton, 50s, female, irish (judged from name)Sharon Naughtonaccused, Owen Naughton, male, named, irish (judged from name)Owen Naughton - 11 Dec2024Women in critical condition following serious assault as gardai make arrest
Reports the initial arrest of a man in his 50s and the victim's critical condition at Portiuncula University Hospital, prior to the charging reported in the existing case.
victim, 50s, femalesuspect, 50s, male - 9 Dec2024Serious assault and arrest, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, 9th December 2024
Gardaí press release confirming the arrest of a man in his 50s following the serious assault; the woman in her 50s remains in critical condition at Portiuncula University Hospital.
victim, 50s, femalesuspect, 50s, male - 9 Dec2024Update - Serious assault and arrest, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, 9th December 2024
Confirms the death of the assault victim on 12 December 2024, notification of the local coroner, a forthcoming post mortem, and the court appearance of the male in his 50s at Ballinasloe District Court.
victim, 50s, femalesuspect, 50s, male - 9 Dec2024Court Appearance - Serious assault and arrest, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, 9th December 2024
Garda press release confirming the man's court appearance at Ballinasloe District Court on 12 December 2024.
suspect, 50s, male