Ireland Man charged with assault causing harm in Longford seeks bail variation
A man in his 30s was stabbed in the Chapel Lane area of Longford town on the night of 28 or 29 January 2026 during a public order incident involving about 20 people from two opposing families, and was treated at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Dublin for serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Slovakian man Martin Grundza, 29, was arrested on 2 February and charged under section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. He was granted bail at Longford District Court on 3 February on his own bond of €2,500 with a curfew from 10pm to 6am. As of 26 October 2026, Grundza applied to vary his bail conditions to return to Longford, but the matter was adjourned to 27 October as the investigating garda is still compiling the file.
- Reported3 Feb
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged3 Feb
- In court6 Feb
2 reports - Verdict
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- A man in his 30s was stabbed during a public order incident involving about 20 people from two opposing families in the Chapel Lane area of Longford town.
- The victim was treated at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Dublin for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
- When
- The incident occurred on the night of 28 or 29 January 2026 at approximately 8.15pm.
- Weapon
- The assault involved a stabbing.
- Investigation
- Gardaí received a report at around 8:20pm, carried out door-to-door enquiries, and appealed for CCTV and dash-cam footage from the Chapel Lane area.
- Martin Grundza was arrested on 2 February 2026 in connection with the incident.
- Charges
- Grundza was charged under section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act with assault causing harm.
- In court
- Grundza made no reply when charged and was granted bail at Longford District Court on 3 February 2026 on his own bond of €2,500 with a curfew from 10pm to 6am.
- On 26 October 2026, Grundza applied to vary his bail conditions to return to Longford, but the matter was adjourned to 27 October as the investigating garda is still compiling the file.
- Other details
- Grundza is a Slovakian national, aged 29 (one report cites 30), currently living in Ballinasloe, County Galway.
- CCTV footage of the incident was played in court, and the file remains under compilation as the original investigating garda transferred to a different area.
40 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA man in his 30s was assaulted in Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe man is being treated in hospital for serious injuries. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe man's injuries are described as serious but non-life-threatening. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe man in his 30s was treated in hospital for serious injuries. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatThe arrested man is in his 20s. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatA stabbing occurred in Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
- whatHe is before the court on a charge of assault causing harm arising from an alleged incident in Longford town on 28 January 2026. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe incident happened in the Chapel Lane area of Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe stabbing occurred in the Chapel Lane area of Longford town. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereThe assault took place in Chapel Lane, Longford Town. (longfordleader.ie)
- whereHe is currently living in Ballinasloe, County Galway. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on Thursday night at about 8.15pm. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe assault happened on the Thursday night before the report. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe stabbing occurred at about 8.15pm. (longfordleader.ie)
- whenThe incident happened on the Thursday night of 29 January. (longfordleader.ie)
- causeThe assault is described as a stabbing. (longfordleader.ie)
- weaponIt is understood the incident involved a stabbing. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí received a report of a public order incident at around 8:20pm. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí have appealed for anyone with camera or dash-cam footage from the Chapel Lane area to come forward. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí are appealing for footage from the Chapel Lane area on Wednesday, January 28, between 8pm and 9pm. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí carried out door-to-door enquiries and said investigations are ongoing. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí carried out door-to-door enquiries and investigations continued over the weekend. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGardaí arrested a man on bank holiday Monday, 2 February, in connection with the incident. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe matter is also under investigation by Gardaí. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationCCTV footage of the incident was played in court. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationThe file was still being compiled because over twenty people from two opposing families were involved in the alleged violent incident. (longfordleader.ie)
- investigationGarda Carty transferred to a different area and Garda Hallinan has taken over the investigation and is assembling the file. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeThe man has been charged. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeMartin Grundza was arrested and charged by Longford Gardaí with the alleged assault of a man in his 30s. (longfordleader.ie)
- chargeGrundza was charged under section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtThe man is due to appear before Longford District Court on 3 February. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtGrundza made no reply when charged. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Bernadette Owens granted bail on Grundza's own bond of €2,500. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtGrundza was ordered to have a curfew from 10pm to 6am. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtGrundza was remanded to appear again in court on 12 May. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtMartin Grundza will return to Longford District Court on 27 October to continue his application to vary bail conditions. (longfordleader.ie)
- courtJudge Owens adjourned the matter to the next sitting of Longford District Court on 27 October. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe man is being treated at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Dublin. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherNo other injuries have been reported at this time. (longfordleader.ie)
- otherThe assault happened during a public order incident involving about 20 people. (longfordleader.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Oct2026Assault-accused seeks return to Longford after 2 months without water and electricity
Reports Grundza's bail variation application at Longford District Court on 26 October 2026. He claimed his electricity and water had been cut for two months in Ballinasloe. Gardaí did not consent to the variation; the investigating garda (Garda Hallinan) is still compiling the file, and Sgt Mahon said it would be the new year before Gardaí could seek directions. Judge Owens adjourned the matter to 27 October 2026.
accused, Martin Grundza, 30, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Martin Grundza - 6 Feb2026Bail granted for man charged in connection with Longford stabbing
Reports that Martin Grundza was charged and granted bail at Longford District Court, with the bail conditions and remand date.
suspect, Martin Grundza, 29, male, Slovakian, named, non-irishMartin Grundzaaccused, Martin Grundza, 29, male, Slovakian, named, non-irishMartin Grundzavictim, 30s, male - 3 Feb2026Gardaí arrest and charge man in connection with Longford stabbing incident
Adds the garda confirmation of the arrest on 2 February, the charge, the court date of 3 February, the Chapel Lane location and the approximate time of 8.15pm. Does not name the accused.
victim, 30s, maleaccused, 20s, male - 3 Feb2026Man, in his 30s, stabbed in Longford hospitalised with serious injuries
Adds the Garda statement, the appeal for dash-cam and CCTV footage, the hospital the man is being treated in, and the report that no other injuries were reported. No arrest is mentioned in this article.
victim, 30s, male