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Case No. 12327Assault · Co. Limerick · 11 Nov 2024

Limerick man avoids prison term for assault linked to land dispute

Kieran Daly, 36, of Cloverfield, Dromkeen, received a fully suspended sentence at Limerick District Court in Kilmallock for an assault on his neighbour during a land dispute. The judge said he could not be jailed because it was his first offence.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced23 Oct
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMr Daly drove a vehicle at his neighbour on the disputed lands. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident occurred in a field near Caherconreafy, Pallasgreen. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 11 November 2024 at about 8:30am. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe dispute between the men was over land. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtMr Daly had previously been convicted of the assault and public order charges. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceJudge Patricia Harney sentenced Mr Daly to three months imprisonment for the assault, suspended for 18 months. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe public order offence was taken into consideration. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe suspended sentence is conditional on Mr Daly having no contact with Mr Mooney or his family. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe injured party said his family had been terrorised for six months by Mr Daly. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe injured party alleged Mr Daly had threatened his wife and children. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe court heard Mr Daly had apologised and is regarded as low risk of reoffending. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherA probation report was considered and the judge was satisfied with Mr Daly's engagement with the Probation Service. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 23 Oct2025
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick man who ‘terrorised’ neighbours amid land dispute avoids prison term for assault

    Court report on the sentencing of Kieran Daly. Adds the sentence, the conditions attached, the victim's account and the probation and garda views presented in court.

    convicted, Kieran Daly, 36, male, named, irish (judged from name)Kieran Dalyvictim, Rory Mooney, irish (judged from name)Rory Mooney