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Case No. 8635Assault causing harm; aggravated burglary · Co. Clare · 22 Feb 2025

Ennis carpenter found guilty of assault causing harm and aggravated burglary

Alan Mounsey, a 46-year-old man and carpenter from Ennis, was found guilty by a unanimous jury verdict at Ennis Circuit Court on 12 July 2026 of assault causing harm and aggravated burglary. The offences relate to an attack on Aaron Moloney, a man, at the Moloney home at Cluain Ard, Clarecastle, Ennis, on 22 February 2025, in which Mr Moloney suffered two broken ribs, a punctured lung and a fractured knee cap. Judge Comerford remanded Mr Mounsey in custody and directed a victim impact statement from Mr Moloney. The latest development is that the case was adjourned to 31 July 2026 to fix a date for sentence later in the year.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted12 Jul
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Aaron Moloney, a man, suffered two broken ribs, a punctured lung and a fractured knee cap in the assault.
Where
The assault took place at the Moloney home at Cluain Ard, Clarecastle, Ennis, County Clare.
When
The assault took place on 22 February 2025.
Cause
Reports say Mr Mounsey assaulted Mr Moloney after Mr Moloney sent threatening messages about his fiancée and their unborn child.
Weapon
Mr Mounsey had a claw hammer in his possession during the assault.
Charges
Alan Mounsey, a 46-year-old man, was charged with assault causing harm of Aaron Moloney and aggravated burglary at the Moloney home.
In court
  • On 12 July 2026 the jury at Ennis Circuit Court unanimously found Alan Mounsey guilty of assault causing harm of Aaron Moloney.
  • On 12 July 2026 the jury also found Alan Mounsey guilty of aggravated burglary at the Moloney home.
  • Judge Comerford remanded Mr Mounsey in custody.
  • Judge Comerford directed a victim impact statement from Mr Moloney.
  • The case was adjourned to 31 July 2026 to fix a date for sentence later in the year.
Sentence
No sentence has been imposed yet.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMr Moloney suffered two broken ribs, a punctured lung and a fractured knee cap. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place at the Moloney home at Cluain Ard, Clarecastle, Ennis. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe assault took place on 22 February 2025. (clareecho.ie)
  • causeMr Mounsey assaulted Mr Moloney after Mr Moloney sent threatening messages about his fiancé and their unborn child. (clareecho.ie)
  • weaponMr Mounsey had a claw hammer in his possession. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe jury unanimously found Alan Mounsey guilty of assault causing harm of Aaron Moloney. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe jury found Alan Mounsey guilty of aggravated burglary at the Moloney home. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtJudge Comerford remanded Mr Mounsey in custody to be sentenced later this year. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtJudge Comerford directed a victim impact statement from Mr Moloney. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe case was adjourned to 31 July to fix a date for sentence later in the year. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Jul2026
    Convictedclareecho.ie, first report
    Carpenter who carried out 'horrendous beating' with hammer on 'key-board warrior' over vile messages about unborn child found guilty of assault and aggravated burglary - Clare Echo

    Reports the jury verdict at Ennis Circuit Court, the remand in custody and the adjournment for sentencing. Gives the injuries suffered by the victim and the alleged cause of the attack.

    convicted, Alan Mounsey, 46, male, named, irish (judged from name)Alan Mounseyvictim, Aaron Moloney, male, irish (judged from name)Aaron Moloney