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Case No. 1105Assault causing harm · Co. Clare · 14 Jun 2025

Man charged with assault causing harm of retired judge in Ennis sent to Circuit Court

Jamie O'Connor, a 44-year-old man from Ennis, was charged with the assault causing harm of retired judge Joseph Mangan, a man in his early 80s, outside the Gourmet Store on Barrack Court, Ennis, County Clare, at 2:25pm on 14 June 2025. Mangan was treated at the local injuries unit for possible concussion and dizziness. O'Connor has been in custody since 18 June 2025 after bail was refused at Ennis District Court and subsequently at the High Court. On 25 August 2025, the DPP directed the case to the Circuit Court, the Book of Evidence was served, and Judge Fiona Brennan sent O'Connor forward on remand in custody to the next sittings of Ennis Circuit Court.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court25 Aug
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
Jamie O'Connor, 44, was charged with the assault causing harm of retired judge Joseph Mangan.
Where
The alleged assault took place outside the Gourmet Store on Barrack Court, Ennis, County Clare.
When
The incident occurred at 2:25pm on 14 June 2025.
Cause
Mangan was treated at the local injuries unit in Ennis for possible concussion and dizziness.
Investigation
Mangan made a statement to local gardaí.
Charges
O'Connor, of Clare Road, Ennis, was charged with assault causing harm.
In court
On 25 August 2025, the DPP directed the case to the Circuit Court and Judge Fiona Brennan sent O'Connor forward on remand in custody to the next sittings of Ennis Circuit Court.
Other details
  • O'Connor has been in custody since 18 June 2025 after Judge Alec Gabbett refused bail at Ennis District Court and bail was subsequently refused in the High Court.
  • Mangan served as a judge for 27 years and was the assigned District Court judge for Clare from 2001 to October 2011, retiring at age 67.
  • The Book of Evidence was served in the case.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMangan was treated at the local injuries unit in Ennis for possible concussion and dizziness. (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe incident occurred outside the Gourmet Store on Barrack Court, Ennis. (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe alleged assault took place at 2:25pm on 14 June 2025. (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationMangan made a statement to local gardaí. (irishtimes.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed the case to go before the Circuit Court. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherThe Book of Evidence was served in the case. (irishtimes.com)
  • otherMangan served as a judge for 27 years and was the assigned District Court judge for Clare from 2001 to October 2011, retiring at age 67. (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 25 Aug2025
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Man charged in connection with alleged street assault of retired judge to stand trial at Circuit Court

    Reports that the DPP directed the case to the Circuit Court and that Judge Fiona Brennan sent O'Connor forward on remand in custody to the next sittings of Ennis Circuit Court. Provides details of the alleged incident, the bail history, and the victim's background as a 27-year judge.

    victim, Joseph Mangan, early 80s, male, irish (judged from name)Joseph Manganaccused, 44, male, irish (judged from name)