Limerick man charged with assault in Ennis, refused bail
It will be alleged that on Tuesday 21 September 2026 Conor Madigan, a 24-year-old man from Limerick, stabbed Shane Redmond at a house on the Tulla Rd in Ennis, Co Clare. Mr Madigan has been charged with assault causing harm of Mr Redmond and with possessing a black kitchen knife contrary to Section 9(4) of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act. The case was reported after an appearance at Ennis District Court on 24 September 2026. Judge Adrian Harris refused bail and remanded Mr Madigan in custody, and the defence said the case will likely go before the Circuit Court.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court24 Sep
- Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- It will be alleged that Mr Madigan told Mr Redmond he had stabbed him three times.
- It will be alleged that Mr Redmond was stabbed three times in the back.
- Where
- The alleged stabbing took place at a house on the Tulla Rd in Ennis, but the charge gives the address as Cluain Ros, Leamhan.
- When
- The alleged assault took place on Tuesday, 21 September 2026.
- Weapon
- A black kitchen knife was involved in the alleged offence.
- Investigation
- Gardaí have CCTV evidence showing Mr Madigan in the area at the time of the alleged offence.
- Mr Redmond made a statement to gardaí from hospital alleging he was assaulted by Mr Madigan.
- Charges
- Mr Madigan is charged with assault causing harm of Shane Redmond.
- Mr Madigan is also charged with possessing a black kitchen knife contrary to Section 9(4) of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act.
- In court
- Gardaí opposed bail, saying there were no bail conditions that would satisfy their concerns.
- Judge Adrian Harris refused bail and remanded Mr Madigan in custody.
- The defence said the case will likely go before the Circuit Court.
- Other details
- Gardaí allege Mr Madigan has addiction issues.
13 statements extracted from the articles
- whatIt will be alleged that Mr Madigan told Mr Redmond he had stabbed him three times. (limerickleader.ie)
- whatIt will be alleged that Mr Redmond was stabbed three times in the back. (limerickleader.ie)
- whereThe alleged stabbing took place at a house on the Tulla Rd in Ennis. (limerickleader.ie)
- whenThe alleged assault took place on Tuesday, 21 September. (limerickleader.ie)
- weaponA black kitchen knife was involved in the alleged offence. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí have CCTV evidence showing Mr Madigan in the area at the time of the alleged offence. (limerickleader.ie)
- investigationMr Redmond made a statement to gardaí from hospital alleging he was assaulted by Mr Madigan. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeMr Madigan is charged with assault causing harm of Shane Redmond. (limerickleader.ie)
- chargeMr Madigan is also charged with possessing a black kitchen knife contrary to Section 9(4) of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtGardaí opposed bail, saying there were no bail conditions that would satisfy their concerns. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtJudge Adrian Harris refused bail and remanded Mr Madigan in custody. (limerickleader.ie)
- courtThe defence said the case will likely go before the Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
- otherGardaí allege Mr Madigan has addiction issues. (limerickleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 24 Sep2026Limerick man charged with assault said 'I have stabbed you three times bro'
First report of the case. It gives the court appearance, the knife possession charge, the alleged CCTV evidence, the alleged words said during the stabbing, and the refusal of bail.
accused, Conor Madigan, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Conor Madiganvictim, Shane Redmond, male, irish (judged from name)Shane Redmond