Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 10220Assault causing harm · Co. Waterford

Man charged with assault causing harm to father found dead in Waterford

John Cashman Jnr, a 45-year-old man, has been charged with assault causing harm to his father, John Cashman Snr, aged 73. The father was found injured and unresponsive at his home at Rockfield House, Cappagh, near Dungarvan, Co Waterford, on Monday evening, 13 April 2026, and was pronounced dead at the scene by a local doctor. Gardaí said the accused was arrested at 6.10pm the previous day. He appeared before Carrick on Suir District Court, where gardaí objected to bail, and Judge John O'Leary refused bail and remanded him in custody to appear before Clonmel District Court on 21 April. The accused told gardaí he acted in self defence after being confronted by his father, and he denies kicking his father in the head while he was on the ground.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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What happened
A 45-year-old man, John Cashman Jnr, has been charged with assault causing harm to his father.
Other details
  • The victim is John Cashman Snr, aged 73.
  • The accused told gardaí he acted in self defence after being confronted by his father, and he denies kicking his father in the head while he was on the ground.
  • Sources give two dates for the article, 1 April 2026 in the archive record and 15 April 2026 on the page.
Where
The father's farm is at Rockfield House, Cappagh, about six kilometres northwest of Dungarvan, Co Waterford.
When
The father was found dead at his home on Monday evening, 13 April 2026.
Cause
The father was found injured and unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene by a local doctor.
Investigation
Det Garda Martin Keohane said the accused was arrested at 6.10pm the previous day.
Charges
The alleged offence is contrary to Section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997.
In court
  • The accused appeared before Carrick on Suir District Court in Co Tipperary, where gardaí objected to bail citing concern about witness intimidation and possible flight.
  • Judge John O'Leary refused bail and remanded the accused in custody to appear before Clonmel District Court on 21 April.
11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatA 45-year-old man has been charged with assault causing harm to his father. (thejournal.ie)
  • whatThe father was found injured and unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene by a local doctor. (thejournal.ie)
  • whereThe farm of John Cashman Snr is at Rockfield House, Cappagh, about six kilometres northwest of Dungarvan. (thejournal.ie)
  • whenThe father was found dead at his home in Waterford on Monday evening. (thejournal.ie)
  • investigationDet Garda Martin Keohane said the accused was arrested at 6.10pm the previous day. (thejournal.ie)
  • chargeThe alleged offence is contrary to Section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtThe accused appeared before Carrick on Suir District Court in Co Tipperary. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtGardaí objected to bail, citing concern about witness intimidation and possible flight. (thejournal.ie)
  • courtJudge John O’Leary refused bail and the accused was remanded in custody to appear before Clonmel District Court on 21 April. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused told gardaí he acted in self defence after being confronted by his father. (thejournal.ie)
  • otherThe accused denies kicking his father in the head while he was on the ground. (thejournal.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Apr2026
    In courtthejournal.ie, first report
    Man charged with assaulting his father, who was found dead at his home in Waterford

    Names the accused and victim, gives the charge under Section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997, reports the court appearance at Carrick on Suir District Court, the bail refusal and remand to Clonmel District Court on 21 April, and the accused's claim of self defence.

    accused, John Cashman Jnr, 45, male, named, irish (judged from name)John Cashman Jnrvictim, John Cashman Snr, 73, male, irish (judged from name)John Cashman Snr