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Case No. 14388Assault · Co. Clare · 25 Feb 2025

Man charged over alleged stabbing in Cloughleigh, Ennis

In the early hours of 25 February 2025, a 42-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed in her right upper thigh by her ex-partner at Pearse Avenue, Cloughleigh, Ennis, Co Clare. The suspect, Travis Wallace, a 31-year-old man described as a native of Limerick, was arrested at 11.03am on the Tuesday morning. He was charged with assault of the woman with intent to cause bodily harm and with producing a hurley in the course of a dispute, and at Ennis District Court bail was refused and he was remanded in custody. The latest development is that he is to appear by video link at Ennis District Court on March 5th.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court28 Feb
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A 42-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed in her right upper thigh by her ex-partner.
Where
The alleged assault happened at Pearse Avenue, Cloughleigh, Ennis, Co Clare.
When
The alleged assault happened in the early hours of 25 February 2025.
Cause
The alleged attacker is the woman's ex-partner, Travis Wallace.
Other details
Travis Wallace is a 31-year-old man described as a native of Limerick.
Weapon
A serrated knife with blood on it was recovered from under a mattress in the home.
Investigation
  • Wallace was arrested at 11.03am on the Tuesday morning in connection with the alleged assault.
  • CCTV footage allegedly shows Wallace pulling the woman by the hair onto the street and kicking at her head and torso.
Charges
  • Wallace is charged with assault of the woman with intent to cause bodily harm.
  • Wallace is charged with producing a hurley in the course of a dispute.
In court
  • Wallace appeared at Ennis District Court, where bail was refused and he was remanded in custody.
  • Wallace is to appear by video link at Ennis District Court on March 5th.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged assault happened at Pearse Avenue, Cloughleigh, Ennis. (clareecho.ie)
  • whenThe alleged assault happened in the early hours of 25 February 2025. (clareecho.ie)
  • causeThe woman was allegedly stabbed in her right upper thigh by her ex-partner. (clareecho.ie)
  • weaponA serrated knife with blood on it was recovered from under a mattress in the home. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationWallace was arrested at 11.03am on the Tuesday morning in connection with the alleged assault. (clareecho.ie)
  • investigationCCTV footage allegedly shows Wallace pulling the woman by the hair onto the street and kicking at her head and torso. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeWallace is charged with assault of the woman with intent to cause bodily harm. (clareecho.ie)
  • chargeWallace is charged with producing a hurley in the course of a dispute. (clareecho.ie)
  • courtBail was refused for Wallace. (clareecho.ie)
  • sentenceWallace was remanded in custody to appear by video link at Ennis District Court on March 5th. (clareecho.ie)
  • otherWallace is described as a native of Limerick. (clareecho.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 28 Feb2025
    In courtclareecho.ie, first report
    Limerick man appears in court following alleged stabbing in Cloughleigh - Clare Echo

    Reports the court appearance of Travis Wallace, the bail refusal and remand in custody, and the Garda evidence presented at the bail hearing, including CCTV, a serrated knife and a hurley.

    victim, 42, femaleaccused, Travis Wallace, 31, male, named, irish (judged from name)Travis Wallace