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Case No. 2436Assault causing harm, production of a weapon (hurley and wrench) · Co. Limerick · 29 Sep 2021

Limerick brothers jailed for beating friend with hurl and wrench

Daragh Hayes, 37, and Cian Hayes, 33, of Ballyashea, Kildimo, Co Limerick, were sentenced at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court for savagely beating their friend Ciaran Ryan with a hurl and a wrench at Daragh Hayes's home on 29 September 2021, after falsely believing he was romantically involved with Daragh Hayes's ex-partner.

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  6. Sentenced30 Jan
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe brothers beat Ciaran Ryan with a hurl and a wrench at Daragh Hayes's home. (irishtimes.com)
  • whatCiaran Ryan suffered a collapsed lung, multiple fractures and extensive bruising. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe attack took place at the home of Daragh Hayes in Ballyashea, Kildimo, Co Limerick. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe assault occurred on 29 September 2021. (irishtimes.com)
  • chargeThey were initially charged with assault causing serious harm but pleaded guilty to assault causing harm and producing the hurley and wrench. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceDaragh Hayes was jailed for three years with the final six months suspended. (irishtimes.com)
  • sentenceCian Hayes was sentenced to two and a half years with the final six months suspended. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe brothers had no previous convictions. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherDaragh Hayes also warned Ciaran Ryan to stay out of local pubs and shops. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe brothers are brothers of Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 30 Jan2025
    Sentencedirishtimes.com, first report
    Limerick brothers jailed for savagely beating friend with hurl and wrench

    Sentencing report: Daragh Hayes jailed for three years (six months suspended) and Cian Hayes for two and a half years (six months suspended) after pleading guilty to assault causing harm and producing the hurley and wrench.

    victim, Ciaran Ryan, male, irish (judged from name)Ciaran Ryanconvicted, Daragh Hayes, 37, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daragh Hayesconvicted, Cian Hayes, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Cian Hayes