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Case No. 11590Assault · Co. Limerick · 3 Oct 2024

Man charged with assaulting a man in Smyth's pub, Limerick city

Liam Kelly, 22, has been charged with assaulting a man in Smyth's pub on Denmark Street, Limerick city, on 3 October 2024. The case is due back before Limerick District Court on 6 February 2026 to review CCTV footage.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court6 Jan
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

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11 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatThe accused punched a man three times in the face with a closed fist following a verbal altercation. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe assault took place in Smyth's pub on Denmark Street in Limerick city. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenThe assault happened on 3 October 2024 at 1.45 am. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationWhen first questioned by gardaí, the accused made no admissions about the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeA young man has been charged with assaulting a man in the pub. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge said three punches seemed a bit excessive. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe judge sought to view CCTV footage of the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case is due back in court on 6 February 2026 to review footage from Smyth's pub. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe injured man went to Henry Street Garda Station after the incident. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe injured man went to Sligo University Hospital to treat his injuries. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe defence said the assault did not come out of nowhere and that the accused is training to be a teacher. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 6 Jan2026
    In courtlimerickleader.ie, first report
    Trainee teacher in court for assaulting man at popular late-night venue in Limerick

    First report of the case. Liam Kelly, 22, of Ashley Close, Clare, is charged; the article names the accused as Liam Kelly, although the solicitor's remarks refer to Luke Kelly. The defence says the assault did not come out of nowhere and that the accused is training to be a teacher. The judge said three punches seemed excessive and sought CCTV footage.

    accused, Liam Kelly, 22, male, named, irish (judged from name)Liam Kellyvictim, male