Ireland Man found guilty of assault causing harm after Clarecastle road-rage incident
On 6 February 2025 at around 3.30pm, Francis Healy, a 57-year-old man, followed Eamon O'Callaghan's jeep on Kildysart Road near Clarecastle, Co Clare, after feeling he had been boxed in at a roundabout, and assaulted him. Passing motorists filmed the assault. Before Healy's case concluded, O'Callaghan had pleaded guilty to a public order charge arising from the incident and was fined. On 19 June 2026 Judge Adrian Harris at Ennis District Court found Healy guilty of assault causing harm after a contested hearing, where his solicitor argued self-defence. Sentencing was adjourned to 8 July for a victim impact statement.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In courtnot reported
- Convicted19 Jun
- Sentenced
Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Francis Healy was found guilty of assault causing harm on Eamon O'Callaghan.
- Where
- The assault happened on Kildysart Road near the village of Clarecastle, Co Clare.
- When
- The assault happened at around 3.30pm on 6 February 2025.
- Cause
- Healy followed the victim's jeep after feeling he had been boxed in at a roundabout.
- Investigation
- Passing motorists filmed the assault, and the short videos were played to the court.
- Garda evidence described the incident as a road rage incident that turned into an assault.
- Charges
- The charge was brought under Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the State Act.
- In court
- The case was heard at Ennis District Court by Judge Adrian Harris after a contested hearing.
- Healy's solicitor argued that his client acted in self-defence.
- Other details
- Video footage shows Healy punching the victim three or four times while the victim was on the ground.
- The victim said he sustained a laceration over one eye, scrape marks on his neck, and black eyes.
- The victim had earlier pleaded guilty to a public order charge arising from the incident and was fined.
- Sentence
- Sentencing was adjourned to 8 July for a victim impact statement.
12 statements extracted from the articles
- whatFrancis Healy was found guilty of assault causing harm on Eamon O’Callaghan. (clareecho.ie)
- whereThe assault happened on Kildysart Road near the village of Clarecastle, Co Clare. (clareecho.ie)
- whenThe assault happened at around 3.30pm on 6 February 2025. (clareecho.ie)
- causeHealy followed the victim's jeep after feeling he had been boxed in at a roundabout. (clareecho.ie)
- investigationPassing motorists filmed the assault and the short videos were played to the court. (clareecho.ie)
- chargeThe charge was brought under Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the State Act. (clareecho.ie)
- sentenceSentencing was adjourned to 8 July for a victim impact statement. (clareecho.ie)
- otherGarda evidence described the incident as a road rage incident that turned into an assault. (clareecho.ie)
- otherVideo footage shows Healy punching the victim three or four times while the victim was on the ground. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe victim said he sustained a laceration over one eye, scrape marks on his neck, and black eyes. (clareecho.ie)
- otherHealy's solicitor argued his client acted in self-defence. (clareecho.ie)
- otherThe victim had earlier pleaded guilty to a public order charge arising from the incident and was fined. (clareecho.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 19 Jun2026'Scruffy fool' told 11 year old girl to 'f*ck off' before assaulting her Dad in Kildysart Rd 'road rage' assault - two men 'behaved like children' in 'roundabout lane row' - Clare Echo
Reports the conviction of Francis Healy at Ennis District Court after a contested hearing, with the incident dated 6 February 2025 and sentencing adjourned to 8 July.
convicted, Francis Healy, 57, male, named, irish (judged from name)Francis Healyvictim, Eamon O'Callaghan, male, irish (judged from name)Eamon O'Callaghan