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Case No. 10526Violent disorder · Co. Limerick · 12 Nov 2025

Limerick man convicted of violent disorder over Costa Coffee brawl

On 12 November 2025, a brawl broke out at Costa Coffee on the Childers Road, Singland, Limerick. Dean Casey, 24, also known as Dean Martin Casey, was reported to have punched a man during the fighting, which involved three or four men. Casey pleaded guilty at Limerick District Court and was convicted of violent disorder, and he was sentenced to four weeks' imprisonment backdated to when he first entered custody. The sentence was reported on 17 March 2026.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Verdictnot reported
  6. Sentenced12 Mar
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
  • Three or four men were involved in fighting inside the Costa Coffee shop.
  • Casey punched a man during the brawl.
  • Two men had their clothing ripped during the confrontation.
Where
The brawl took place at Costa Coffee on the Childers Road, Singland, Limerick.
When
The incident happened on 12 November 2025.
Investigation
The Armed Support Unit were nearby and were flagged down when a group of males were fighting in the coffee shop.
Other details
Casey's solicitor said CCTV showed Casey was peripherally involved and threw a single punch.
Charges
Casey was convicted of violent disorder at Limerick District Court after a guilty plea.
In court
Casey has 23 previous convictions, and the judge noted his relatively early guilty plea.
Sentence
Casey was sentenced to four weeks' imprisonment, backdated to when he first entered custody.
13 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatCasey punched a man at Costa Coffee. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatThree or four men were involved in the fighting in the coffee shop. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whatTwo men had their clothing ripped during the confrontation. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe brawl took place at Costa Coffee on the Childers Road, Singland. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident happened on 12 November 2025. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe Armed Support Unit were nearby and were flagged down when a group of males were fighting in the coffee shop. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeCasey was convicted of violent disorder. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtCasey has 23 previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge noted Casey's relatively early guilty plea. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceCasey was sentenced to four weeks' imprisonment. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe sentence was backdated to when Casey first entered custody. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherCCTV footage showed Casey was peripherally involved in the incident, according to his solicitor. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherCasey threw a single punch during the brawl, according to his solicitor. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 12 Mar2026
    Sentencedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick man convicted for brawl in sit-down city coffee shop

    Reports the conviction and four-week sentence, published 17 March 2026, after a guilty plea at Limerick District Court.

    convicted, Dean Casey, 24, male, named, irish (judged from name)Dean Casey