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Case No. 14237Violent disorder · Co. Limerick · 26 Jun 2022

Man acquitted of violent disorder over Limerick city pub incident

On June 26, 2022, violence broke out at Alfie Earls Bar on Lower Hartstonge Street, Limerick city, involving members of a Traveller family. Daniel Kelly, a 28-year-old man, pleaded not guilty to violent disorder and to three counts of producing an article, namely a metal object, a bar stool and a glass, and his defence argued self defence. His trial before a jury at Limerick Criminal Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Colin Daly, ended in unanimous not guilty verdicts on all four counts after 53 minutes. The verdict was reported in March 2025, and Kelly was acquitted.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Acquitted13 Mar
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
The case concerns alleged violent disorder involving members of a Traveller family in a city pub.
Where
The incident took place in Alfie Earls Bar on Lower Hartstonge Street, Limerick city.
When
  • The incident took place on June 26, 2022.
  • The verdict was reported on 14 March 2025, although the article metadata is dated 13 March 2025.
Weapon
Kelly was charged with producing a metal object, a bar stool and a glass.
Charges
  • Daniel Kelly, aged 28, pleaded not guilty to engaging in violent disorder with members of a Traveller family.
  • Daniel Kelly pleaded not guilty to three counts of producing an article, namely a metal object, a bar stool and a glass.
Cause
The defence argued that the violence used was in self defence.
In court
  • A jury of six men and four women was sworn in before Judge Colin Daly at Limerick Criminal Circuit Court.
  • John O'Sullivan BL, instructed by State solicitor Padraig Mawe, represented the State, and Kenneth Kerins BL represented Kelly.
  • The jury returned unanimous verdicts of not guilty on all four counts after 53 minutes.
Sentence
No sentence is reported because Kelly was found not guilty on all counts.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe incident took place in Alfie Earls Bar on Lower Hartstonge Street, Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe incident took place on June 26, 2022. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe defence argued that the violence used was in self defence. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeDaniel Kelly pleaded not guilty to engaging in violent disorder with members of a Traveller family. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeDaniel Kelly pleaded not guilty to three counts of producing an article, namely a metal object, bar stool and glass. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtA jury of six men and four women was sworn in before Judge Colin Daly at Limerick Criminal Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe jury returned unanimous verdicts of not guilty on all four counts after 53 minutes. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 13 Mar2025
    Acquittedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Limerick jury takes just 53 minutes to reach not guilty verdict

    Reports the jury verdict of not guilty on all four counts, after the defence argued self defence.

    accused, Daniel Kelly, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Daniel Kellyvictim