Case No. 2405Assault, criminal damage, burglary · Co. Meath · 3 Feb 2025
Man remanded in custody after assault on four people at Catholic college in Maynooth
Damien Connolly Prouse, 28, of Ballivor, Co Meath, was remanded to the medical wing of Cloverhill Prison after being charged with four counts of assault, two counts of criminal damage and one count of burglary following an attack at St Patrick's Pontifical University in Maynooth on 3 February 2025, in which a priest and three other men were assaulted.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Charged3 Feb
3 reports - In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports24 statements extracted from the articles
- whatA serious assault occurred at an educational establishment in Maynooth, Co. Kildare. (garda.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s is receiving medical treatment for serious but non-life-threatening injuries at Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown. (garda.ie)
- whatTwo other males were also injured during the incident. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- whatA serious assault occurred at an educational establishment in Maynooth (irishmirror.ie)
- whatThree men were injured in the incident (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA man in his 50s was rushed to Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown with serious but non-life-threatening injuries (irishmirror.ie)
- whatFr Shortall was asked by his attacker if he was a priest and answered in the affirmative before the attack commenced. (irishtimes.com)
- whatNoel Clifford was forced to stop his car, the accused opened the door and punched him in the face. (irishtimes.com)
- whatA nearby car was criminally damaged with its wing mirrors kicked off, a charging cable forcefully pulled out and its panels damaged. (irishtimes.com)
- whatJohnathan McIvor and Keith Horan were walking when they were attacked and punched in the face by the accused. (irishtimes.com)
- whatAn unidentified male pulled a handle off a door to get access to the college buildings. (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe assault took place on 3 February 2025 at approximately 6.50pm. (garda.ie)
- whenThe assault took place at around 6:50pm on Monday, 3 February 2025 (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí were alerted to an attack at the college shortly before 7pm on Monday night. (irishtimes.com)
- investigationA man in his 20s was arrested and charged in relation to the incident. (garda.ie, irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe accused is due to appear before Naas District Court on 5 February 2025 at 10.30am. (garda.ie)
- courtThe suspect is due to appear before Naas District Court on 5 February 2025 at 10.30am (irishmirror.ie)
- courtThe accused appeared at Naas District Court on Wednesday charged with four counts of assault, two counts of criminal damage and one of burglary. (irishtimes.com)
- courtGarda Elaine Commins expressed concern that if the man was released on bail he would commit more offences. (irishtimes.com)
- courtDefence counsel Mark Gibbons BL expressed concern that custody could be for an indefinite amount of time. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge stated the young man is uncontrollable because his illness is not controlled. (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe judge was satisfied that the State's objections to bail were well grounded. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe accused's father said his son had suffered from mental health difficulties since he was 11 years old. (irishtimes.com)
- otherThe accused is a diagnosed schizophrenic receiving treatment at an HSE psychiatric unit. (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 5 Feb2025Man remanded in custody after assault on four people at Catholic college in Maynooth
First court appearance at Naas District Court; remanded to Cloverhill Prison medical wing; judge ordered full medical assessment; father stated accused is a diagnosed schizophrenic receiving HSE psychiatric treatment.
suspect, Damien Connolly Prouse, 28, male, named, irish (judged from name)Damien Connolly Prousevictim, Fr Shortall, male, irish (judged from name)Fr Shortallvictim, Noel Clifford, male, irish (judged from name)Noel Cliffordvictim, Johnathan McIvor, male, irish (judged from name)Johnathan McIvorvictim, Keith Horan, male, irish (judged from name)Keith Horan - 5 Feb2025Man arrested after 'serious assault' in Maynooth that left man hospitalised
Reports the arrest and charge of the suspect and that he is due to appear at Naas District Court on 5 February 2025 at 10.30am.
suspect, 20s, malevictim, 50s, malevictim, malevictim, male - 3 Feb2025Court Appearance: Assault in Maynooth, Co. Kildare, 3rd February 2025
Garda press release confirming the arrest and charging of a man in his 20s and his scheduled appearance at Naas District Court on 5 February 2025.
victim, 50s, malevictim, malevictim, maleaccused, 20s, male