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Case No. 10783Assault on a garda · Co. Limerick · 31 Dec 2025

Limerick man accused of assaulting garda by spitting, granted bail

On 31 December 2025, gardaí encountered Ryan Keogh (30), of Castleconnell, Co Limerick, on Station Road, Limerick, and arrested him after he allegedly spat at them. He is charged with assaulting a police officer and threatening and abusive behaviour, and it is alleged he spat in a garda's mouth. Gardaí objected to bail at Limerick District Court, and Judge Carol Anne Coolican granted bail with a 10pm to 7am curfew and daily signing at Henry Street Garda Station. The latest development is that he was remanded to appear again on 10 March 2026 for DPP directions.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court26 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Ryan Keogh (30), of Castleconnell, Co Limerick, is accused of assaulting a Garda by spitting.
Where
The encounter took place on Station Road in Limerick.
When
  • Gardaí encountered Mr Keogh on 31 December 2025, when he had a cut to the back of his head.
  • The bail hearing was reported in the Limerick Post on 26 February 2026.
Cause
Mr Keogh was arrested after he allegedly began spitting at gardaí.
Other details
  • While he was detained at Henry Street Garda Station, a doctor was called to treat the cut to his head, and a Garda witness said he struggled and kicked out.
  • The defence said Mr Keogh was intoxicated when he was arrested on New Year's Eve.
Charges
  • Mr Keogh is charged with assaulting a police officer and threatening and abusive behaviour.
  • It is alleged that Mr Keogh spat in a garda's mouth, and one account says he spat again and the spittle landed in a garda's mouth and eye.
In court
  • Judge Carol Anne Coolican heard the bail objection at Limerick District Court.
  • Gardaí objected to bail, citing concern that he would not attend court given the seriousness of the assault charge.
  • Mr Keogh was granted bail with a curfew from 10pm to 7am and daily signing at Henry Street Garda Station.
  • Mr Keogh was remanded to appear again on 10 March 2026 for DPP directions.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe encounter took place on Station Road. (limerickpost.ie)
  • whenGardaí encountered Mr Keogh on 31 December 2025. (limerickpost.ie)
  • causeMr Keogh was arrested after allegedly spitting at gardaí. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeMr Keogh is charged with assaulting a police officer and threatening and abusive behaviour. (limerickpost.ie)
  • chargeIt is alleged that Mr Keogh spat again and the spittle landed in a garda's mouth and eye. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtGardaí objected to bail, citing concern he would not attend court given the seriousness of the assault charge. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtJudge Carol Anne Coolican heard the bail objection. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtMr Keogh was granted bail with a curfew from 10pm to 7am and daily signing on at Henry Street Garda Station. (limerickpost.ie)
  • courtMr Keogh was remanded to appear again on 10 March for DPP directions. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherMr Keogh was being detained at Henry Street Garda Station when a doctor was called to treat his head injury. (limerickpost.ie)
  • otherThe defence said Mr Keogh was intoxicated when arrested on New Year's Eve. (limerickpost.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 Feb2026
    In courtlimerickpost.ie, first report
    Limerick man accused of assaulting Garda by spitting in his mouth

    Court report of a bail objection hearing. The article adds the charges, the alleged spitting and the bail conditions, and says the case was remanded to 10 March 2026 for DPP directions.

    accused, Ryan Keogh, 30, male, named, irish (judged from name)Ryan Keoghvictim