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Case No. 11346Assault causing harm (domestic violence) · Co. Clare · 22 Jan 2026

Ennis man charged with assault causing harm on wife granted bail

A 39-year-old man was charged with assault causing harm of his wife over an alleged assault at the family home in Ennis, County Clare, on January 22, 2026. The woman alleged that her husband punched her in the face several times and kept assaulting her while she was on the ground, in front of their two children. Gardaí observed her injuries when she arrived at the Garda station 20 minutes after the alleged assault, and at garda interview the man gave an alternative version of events. At Ennis District Court, reported on January 27, 2026, the judge granted the man bail on condition that he not return home and reside at a different address, and remanded him to appear before Ennis District Court on Wednesday.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court27 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
  • The woman alleged her husband punched her in the face several times, knocked her to the ground and kept assaulting her while she was on the ground.
  • Two children were present during the alleged assault.
Where
The alleged assault took place at the family home in Ennis, County Clare.
When
The alleged assault took place on January 22, 2026.
Other details
The woman suffered a laceration to her hand, and her face and eyes were red and swollen.
Investigation
  • Gardaí observed the woman's injuries when she arrived at the Garda station 20 minutes after the alleged assault.
  • At garda interview the man gave an alternative version of what occurred.
Charges
The man, aged 39, is charged with assault causing harm of his wife.
In court
  • At Ennis District Court the judge granted the man bail but ordered that he not return home and reside at a different address.
  • The man was remanded on bail to appear before Ennis District Court on Wednesday.
10 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe woman alleged her husband punched her in the face several times, knocked her to the ground and kept assaulting her while she was on the ground. (clareecho.ie)
  • whatTwo children were present during the alleged assault. (clareecho.ie)
  • whereThe alleged assault took place at the family home in Ennis. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place on January 22nd. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationGardaí observed the woman's injuries when she arrived at the Garda station 20 minutes after the assault. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationAt garda interview the accused gave an alternative version of what occurred. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeThe man is charged with assault causing harm of his wife. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe judge granted bail but ordered that the man not return home and reside at a different address. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtThe man was remanded on bail to appear before Ennis District Court on Wednesday. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherThe woman suffered a laceration to her hand, and her face and eyes were red and swollen. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 27 Jan2026
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Ennis woman subjected to 'savage and unprovoked attack' by husband at home in front of two young children - Clare Echo

    Reports a bail hearing at Ennis District Court for a man charged with assaulting his wife at the family home in Ennis on 22 January, including the garda account of the alleged assault and the judge's bail conditions.

    accused, 39, malevictim, female