Friday 30 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 15572Threat to kill, assault causing harm, criminal damage and production of a hurley · Co. Sligo

Chef arrested at Dublin airport charged over Sligo offences, granted bail at Ballyshannon court

Daniel Walsh, 31, of Breaffy Road, Ballina, County Mayo, a chef who had been living in France, is charged over alleged offences in Sligo in 2021, including threatening to kill David Henry, assaulting Josh Conroy and Adam Conroy, criminal damage to Henry's car and production of a hurley. The alleged assault on the Conroys occurred at Main Street, Easkey, on June 7, 2021, and the alleged threat to Henry at 40 Woodlawns, Enniscrone, on July 16, 2021. Walsh had gone to France in August 2021 and had been there since, and was arrested at Dublin airport on October 31 on a European Arrest Warrant after returning to Ireland. At Ballyshannon District Court, reported on November 4, 2024, he admitted his involvement and was granted bail with a €10,000 independent surety provided by his mother, and the matter was adjourned to December 12 for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court4 Nov
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Daniel Walsh, 31, of Breaffy Road, Ballina, County Mayo, a chef who had been living and working in France, is charged with offences from 2021.
Where
  • The threat is alleged to have happened at 40 Woodlawns, Enniscrone, Sligo.
  • The assaults are alleged to have happened at Main Street, Easkey, Sligo.
When
The threat is alleged to have happened on July 16, 2021, and the assaults on June 7, 2021.
Charges
  • Walsh is charged that he threatened to kill David Henry or cause him serious harm.
  • Walsh is charged with criminal damage to a car belonging to David Henry.
  • Walsh is charged with assaulting Josh Conroy and Adam Conroy, causing them harm.
Weapon
The charge list describes the offences as including production of a hurley, while one news report describes an assault on another man with a hurley.
Other details
Walsh had gone to France in August 2021 and had been there since.
Investigation
  • Gardaí applied for a European Arrest Warrant for Walsh.
  • Walsh was arrested at Dublin airport on October 31 after returning to Ireland from France.
In court
  • At Ballyshannon District Court, Walsh admitted his involvement in the offence.
  • Walsh was granted bail with an independent surety of €10,000 provided by his mother.
  • The matter was adjourned to December 12 for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe threat is alleged to have happened at 40 Woodlawns, Enniscrone, Sligo. (donegallive.ie)
  • whereThe assaults are alleged to have happened at Main Street, Easkey, Sligo. (donegallive.ie)
  • whenThe offences occurred in 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationWalsh was arrested after returning to Ireland from France. (donegallive.ie)
  • investigationGardaí applied for a European Arrest Warrant, which led to Walsh's arrest at Dublin airport on October 31. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeWalsh is charged that on July 16, 2021 he threatened to kill David Henry or cause him serious harm. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeWalsh is also charged with criminal damage to a car belonging to David Henry. (donegallive.ie)
  • chargeWalsh is charged with assaulting Josh Conroy and Adam Conroy causing them harm on June 7, 2021. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtAt Ballyshannon District Court, Walsh admitted his involvement in the offence. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtWalsh was granted bail at Ballyshannon District Court. (donegallive.ie)
  • courtThe matter was adjourned to December 12 for directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions. (donegallive.ie)
  • sentenceWalsh was remanded on bail with an independent surety of €10,000 provided by his mother. (donegallive.ie)
  • otherWalsh had gone to France in August 2021 and had been there since. (donegallive.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 4 Nov2024
    In courtdonegallive.ie, first report
    Man arrested on arrival at Dublin airport and brought to Ballyshannon court

    First report of this case. Adds the arrest at Dublin airport on 31 October on a European Arrest Warrant, the bail terms, and the adjournment to 12 December for DPP directions.

    accused, Daniel Walsh, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Walshvictim, David Henry, irish (judged from name)David Henryvictim, Josh Conroy, irish (judged from name)Josh Conroyvictim, Adam Conroy, irish (judged from name)Adam Conroy