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Case No. 12702Assault (knife attack) · Co. Limerick · 11 Sep 2025

Father of Limerick hurling star stabbed at home in Patrickswell

Niall Byrnes, a man in his 60s, was stabbed several times at his home in Lisheen Park, Patrickswell, Limerick, on 11 September 2025. He was taken to University Hospital Limerick where his condition stabilised, and Gardaí are investigating with no suspect identified.

  1. Reported13 Sep
    2 reports
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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18 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA man in his 60s was brought to University Hospital Limerick for treatment. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatNiall Byrnes was stabbed several times at his home (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatNiall Byrnes was rushed by ambulance to University Hospital Limerick (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatA man aged in his 60s was taken to University Hospital Limerick to be treated for injuries (limerickpost.ie)
  • whatHis condition was understood to have stabilised by Sunday 14 September (limerickpost.ie)
  • whereThe assault occurred at a location in the village of Patrickswell, County Limerick. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe attack took place at Lisheen Park in Patrickswell (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred at approximately 9pm on Thursday, 11 September 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe attack occurred on Thursday evening, 11 September 2025 (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationA technical examination of the scene was carried out. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationInvestigations are ongoing. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationGardaí are investigating an incident of assault at a residential premises in Patrickswell, Limerick (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationEnquiries are ongoing (limerickpost.ie)
  • investigationInvestigating officers were examining a number of lines of enquiry as to what led to Mr Byrnes being seriously wounded (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherNiall Byrnes is the father of Limerick senior hurling star Diarmuid Byrnes (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherDiarmuid Byrnes is a five-time All-Ireland winning hurler with the Limerick senior hurling team (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherDiarmuid Byrnes recently married school teacher Elaine Kennedy, a native of Newcastle West (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherDiarmuid Byrnes is the 2022 Hurler of the Year and is expected to remain with the Limerick squad into the 2026 championship (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 14 Sep2025
    Reportedlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating after father of Limerick hurling star injured in knife attack at his home

    Initial report of the stabbing; victim's condition stabilised by 14 September; no suspect identified; Gardaí examining lines of enquiry; no motive identified.

    victim, Niall Byrnes, 60s, male, irish (judged from name)Niall Byrnes
  2. 13 Sep2025
    Reportedlimerickleader.ie, follow-up
    Man in 60s is seriously injured following assault in Limerick village

    Initial report of the assault; no suspect identified and investigations ongoing.

    victim, 60s, male