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Case No. 11047Violent disorder · Co. Limerick · 12 Sep 2021

Kilmallock violent disorder conviction upheld on appeal, Limerick

On September 12, 2021, a fight between two feuding traveller families broke out in Riverview Estate, Kilmallock, Limerick, lasting about ten minutes and involving roughly 40 to 50 men. The suspect is a man named Martin O'Reilly, and the facts provided do not name a victim. He was convicted of violent disorder in the district court and fined €500 with 90 days to pay. At Limerick Circuit Court, reported in February 2026, his appeal against the conviction was refused.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced11 Feb
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Key facts

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What happened
About 40 or 50 men were involved in a fight between two feuding traveller families.
Where
The fight took place in Riverview Estate in Kilmallock, Limerick.
When
The fight took place on September 12, 2021, and lasted about ten minutes.
Cause
A row escalated quickly from fewer than five people to almost 50.
Investigation
A garda was alerted on September 12, 2021, to youths causing a disturbance in Riverview Estate.
Weapon
Slash hooks, shovels, golf clubs, tree branches and hurleys were used as weapons in the fight.
Other details
Garda evidence stated that Mr O'Reilly used his fists and did not have a weapon.
Charges
Martin O'Reilly was convicted of violent disorder in the district court.
Sentence
Mr O'Reilly was fined €500 and given 90 days to pay.
In court
At Limerick Circuit Court, the judge refused Mr O'Reilly's appeal against the conviction.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatAbout 40 or 50 men were involved in the fight. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThe fight lasted about ten minutes. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe fight took place between two feuding traveller families in Kilmallock. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe disturbance was in Riverview Estate in Kilmallock. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe garda was alerted on September 12, 2021. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeA row escalated quickly from less than five people to almost 50. (limerickleader.ie)
  • weaponSlash hooks, shovels, golf clubs, tree branches and hurleys were used as weapons. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeMartin O'Reilly had been convicted in the district court of violent disorder. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe garda testified that Mr O'Reilly used his fists and did not have a weapon. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge refused the appeal. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceMr O'Reilly was fined €500 and given 90 days to pay. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 11 Feb2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick garda feared for his safety when caught up in traveller fight that involved up to 50 people

    Reports the Circuit Court appeal hearing: Garda evidence, the defendant's account, the appeal being refused and the sentence imposed.

    convicted, Martin O'Reilly, 32, male, named, irish (judged from name)Martin O'Reilly